Description
Experience the bliss of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, where velvety cream cheese meets a vibrant strawberry swirl and a crunchy topping. This dessert is not just visually stunning, but it also delivers a harmonious balance of sweetness and tanginess with every bite. Perfect for gatherings or satisfying sweet cravings, this cheesecake will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 oz strawberry gelatin powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and blend until creamy. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Fold in pureed strawberries gently to create swirls.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold into the strawberry mixture.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth evenly. Bake for about 60 minutes or until edges set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving. Top with strawberry gelatin mixture if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg