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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

Easy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

This strawberry crunch cheesecake is a creamy no-bake dessert with a buttery crunch topping and fresh strawberry flavor. Perfect for summer parties and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Strawberry Layer
  • 1 cup strawberry jam or puree
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • For the Strawberry Crunch Topping
  • 20 golden sandwich cookies crushed
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed
  • 4 tbsp melted butter

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Food processor or blender (for crushing cookies)
  • Baking sheet
  • Offset spatula or spoon
  • Refrigerator (for chilling cheesecake)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Crust
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  3. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  4. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  5. Bake for 8 minutes then let cool.
  6. Make the Cheesecake Filling
  7. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  8. Add sugar and mix well.
  9. Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly.
  10. Add sour cream and vanilla extract.
  11. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  12. Bake the Cheesecake
  13. Pour cheesecake batter over the crust.
  14. Bake for 45–50 minutes until center is slightly set.
  15. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  16. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  17. Prepare Strawberry Crunch Topping
  18. Crush golden cookies into small crumbs.
  19. Mix with crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  20. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  21. Assemble the Cheesecake
  22. Spread strawberry jam on top of chilled cheesecake.
  23. Sprinkle strawberry crunch mixture over the top.
  24. Add fresh strawberries for garnish.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
  • For extra strawberry flavor, mix 2 tbsp strawberry powder into the topping.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.