Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, a decadent blend of creamy cheesecake and a crunchy strawberry topping that echoes the beloved strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday bash or a summer gathering. With its vibrant pink hue and layered textures, it not only tastes heavenly but also looks stunning on any dessert table. Easy to prepare yet impressive in presentation, this cheesecake will surely captivate your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed Golden Oreos
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 10 freeze-dried strawberries
- 10 Golden Oreos
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix crushed Golden Oreos with melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and vanilla. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then fold in sour cream, heavy cream, and flour.
- Pour filling over the crust, bake in a water bath for 55-65 minutes until slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare topping by blending Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries; sprinkle over chilled cheesecake.
- Make sauce by simmering strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter. A water bath prevents cracking; be patient when cooling before refrigeration. Customize toppings according to preference—try chocolate drizzle or fresh fruit.