Description
Strawberry crunch cheesecake delivers a perfect blend of smooth cream cheese and crisp graham cracker layers. Sweet berries and crunchy toppings combine for a delightful dessert experience you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups golden oreos, crushed (about 20 cookies)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup strawberry puree or strawberry jam
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- 1 cup golden oreos, crushed
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Crush golden Oreos into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter until the texture resembles damp sand, then press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan to create an even foundation.
- Chilling Base: Refrigerate the compressed crust for 20 minutes to solidify and set the base.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, then incorporate vanilla extract, optional lemon juice, and gently fold in whipped cream to maintain an airy texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Swirl strawberry puree or jam throughout the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution and vibrant color.
- Assembly and Initial Chilling: Pour the filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula, then refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight to achieve complete solidification.
- Crunch Topping Composition: Combine crushed golden Oreos, pulverized freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter to create a delicate, crumbly mixture with intense strawberry flavor.
- Final Presentation: Once the cheesecake has set completely, generously scatter the strawberry crunch topping across the surface, gently pressing to adhere, then carefully remove from the springform pan, slice into elegant portions, and serve thoroughly chilled.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Crumbling: Compress the Oreo mixture tightly and evenly to create a sturdy base that won’t fall apart when cutting or serving.
- Achieve Smooth Filling: Beat cream cheese at room temperature to eliminate lumps and ensure a silky, creamy texture without overmixing.
- Control Strawberry Swirls: Add strawberry puree gradually and swirl gently to create beautiful marbling without losing the filling’s light, airy structure.
- Optimize Chilling Time: Allow the cheesecake to set for at least 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, to develop rich flavors and perfect firm consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg