Description
Creamy strawberry crunch cheesecake brings summer’s sweetest memories to life with its irresistible layers of tangy cheesecake and crisp graham cracker topping. Smooth cream cheese meets fresh strawberries in this delightful dessert that promises pure indulgence for anyone craving a slice of pure happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Fruits and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) fresh strawberries, pureed
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) freeze-dried strawberries
Crust and Topping Base:
- 24 Golden Oreo cookies
- 12 Golden Oreo cookies
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by pulverizing Golden Oreo cookies into fine sandy texture using a food processor, then integrate melted butter until the mixture holds together seamlessly.
- Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, creating an even, compact base that will support the creamy layers.
- Whip cream cheese until silky and smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract to develop a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Separately whip cold heavy cream to stiff, peaked perfection, then delicately fold into the cream cheese mixture to create an airy, light filling.
- Separate the cheesecake filling, introducing vibrant strawberry puree into one portion to create a blush-tinted layer with fruity essence.
- Carefully layer the strawberry-infused filling over the prepared crust, ensuring an even, seamless spread.
- Gently cascade the plain cheesecake filling atop the strawberry layer, smoothing the surface with precision.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for several hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Transform Golden Oreo cookies and freeze-dried strawberries into a textured crumb mixture by pulsing in a food processor.
- Bind the crumb mixture with melted butter, creating a crunchy, clustered topping with vibrant strawberry undertones.
- After chilling, liberate the cake from refrigeration and generously crown it with the strawberry crunch topping.
- Carefully release the springform pan sides and slice the cheesecake into elegant servings, ready to delight.
Notes
- Stabilize whipped cream by adding a tablespoon of powdered sugar during whipping to prevent deflation and maintain a smooth, stable texture.
- Replace Golden Oreo cookies with gluten-free graham crackers for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delightful crunch.
- Prevent cracks in the cheesecake by baking in a water bath and allowing it to cool gradually, ensuring a silky-smooth surface.
- Enhance strawberry flavor by using high-quality freeze-dried strawberries and selecting ripe, in-season fresh strawberries for the puree.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 409
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg