Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
A delightful dessert merging creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries, perfect for gatherings or comforting treats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup strawberry crunch topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Toss hulled and sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Top the cheesecake with macerated strawberries and sprinkle with strawberry crunch topping before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother blend. Watch the whipping of the cream to avoid graininess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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