Description
Indulge in this Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, a perfect summer dessert that combines creamy strawberry‑infused cheesecake filling with a buttery graham cracker crust and a crunchy topping. The recipe is quick to prepare, requires no fancy equipment, and yields ten generous slices that are ideal for parties, brunches, or a simple sweet treat. Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness while the crisp crust provides satisfying texture in every bite. Each slice balances tangy fruit with silky cream.!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (pureed)
- 1 cup strawberries (sliced for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham crackers and melted butter; press into springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks; fold into cheese mixture.
- Add strawberry puree and gently fold.
- Pour filling over crust and bake 50‑60 minutes until set.
- Cool, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Top with sliced strawberries and remaining crumbs before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free crust
- substitute graham crackers with gluten‑free oat cookies. Use plant‑based cream cheese and coconut cream for a dairy‑free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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