Ingredients
– For the Crust:
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup sour cream
– For the Strawberry Topping:
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– For the Crunch Topping:
– 1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
– ½ cup granola
– 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
Creating Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until crumbly. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool.
4. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing well.
5. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
6. Pour Filling: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top.
7. Bake Cheesecake: Bake in the oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
8. Chill Cheesecake: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
9. Prepare Strawberry Topping: In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to release juices.
10. Make Crunch Topping: In a separate bowl, mix crushed freeze-dried strawberries, granola, and melted butter until combined.
11. Assemble Cheesecake: Once chilled, top the cheesecake with the strawberry mixture, followed by the crunch topping.
12. Serve: Slice and serve your Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 6g