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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert with a strawberry-infused cheesecake filling, golden cookie crust, and a nostalgic strawberry crunch topping. It’s a showstopper perfect for parties, birthdays, or whenever you need a fruity, indulgent treat.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours
  • Yield: 10–12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 24 Golden Oreos or vanilla sandwich cookies (for crust)
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup strawberry gelatin or 1/2 cup strawberry puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or flour (optional)
  • 10 Golden Oreos (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries or 1 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder (for topping)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • Whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and/or strawberry sauce (optional toppings)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse cookies into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and strawberry gelatin or puree. Add cornstarch if using.
  4. Pour filling over the crust and place the pan in a water bath or add a pan of hot water to the oven. Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is just set.
  5. Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool cheesecake for 1 hour. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Make topping: Crush Oreos and combine with crushed freeze-dried strawberries or gelatin powder. Stir in melted butter to create a crumbly topping.
  7. Sprinkle crunch topping over the chilled cheesecake. Add whipped cream and strawberries if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Use reduced-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Chocolate Oreos create a chocolate-strawberry twist.
  • Make mini cheesecakes in cupcake tins for a portable dessert.
  • Freeze without topping for up to 2 months; add topping after thawing.
  • Always add the crunch topping just before serving to maintain texture.

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