Description
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert inspired by the classic strawberry crunch ice cream bar. Featuring a buttery cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, sweet strawberry flavor, and a crunchy golden topping, this show-stopping dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, summer parties, and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups golden sandwich cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup strawberry puree
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 1 cup golden sandwich cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Optional Garnish
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
- White chocolate drizzle
- Extra strawberry crumbs
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Combine cookie crumbs, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a lined 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool slightly.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, strawberry puree, and lemon juice until creamy.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour filling over the crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill: Remove cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Prepare the crunch topping: Mix crushed cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Decorate: Sprinkle the strawberry crunch mixture over the chilled cheesecake. Add whipped cream and fresh strawberries if desired.
- Serve: Slice with a sharp knife and enjoy the creamy strawberry dessert.
Notes
For the cleanest slices, chill the cheesecake overnight before serving. Freeze-dried strawberries create the strongest strawberry flavor and the best crunchy topping texture. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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