Description
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake combines a creamy cheesecake base with sweet strawberry flavor and a nostalgic crunchy topping made from Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries. It’s a beautiful, make-ahead dessert perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus 3 tbsp for topping)
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 packet (3 oz) strawberry gelatin powder
- 15 Golden Oreos
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with 1/2 cup melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- Divide the batter in half. Mix strawberry gelatin powder into one half of the batter.
- Alternate spooning plain and strawberry batter into the crust to create layers.
- Place the pan in a larger pan with hot water (water bath) and bake for 60 minutes, or until center is set.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside with door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until fully chilled and set.
- Pulse Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until crumbly. Mix with 3 tbsp melted butter.
- Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks to make whipped cream.
- Top chilled cheesecake with whipped cream and strawberry crunch topping.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Baking in a water bath helps prevent cracking.
- For best results, chill overnight before serving.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Use freeze-dried strawberries for best crunch in topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
