Description
Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheese Cake delivers a perfect harmony of creamy texture and crisp graham cracker base. Strawberry lovers will savor each delightful bite of this classic dessert that balances sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8.12 fl oz) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.53 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4.06 fl oz) strawberry jam or puree
- 2 cups (200 g / 7.05 oz) crushed Golden Oreos or graham crackers
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.53 oz) crushed Golden Oreos
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ¼ cup (55 g / 1.94 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Pulverize Golden Oreos or graham crackers and blend seamlessly with melted butter, then compress uniformly into a 9-inch springform pan, creating a solid foundation. Freeze for 20 minutes to stabilize.
- Cream Cheese Fusion: Whip softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a luxurious, silky texture. Separately, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then delicately fold into cream cheese mixture along with vanilla extract.
- Layering Technique: Divide filling into two portions, infusing one half with strawberry jam or puree. Spread plain cheesecake layer across chilled crust, then carefully overlay strawberry-enhanced filling to create an elegant two-tone effect.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate cheesecake for 4 hours to ensure complete firmness and flavor melding.
- Crunch Topping Preparation: Combine crushed Golden Oreos, pulverized freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter, mixing thoroughly until well integrated. Distribute evenly across cheesecake surface.
- Finishing Touches: Carefully remove from springform pan. Optionally garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Slice and serve chilled, revealing the cake’s luscious layers and textural contrast.
Notes
- Master Crust Technique: Press cookie crumb mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling and create a solid foundation for the cheesecake.
- Chill for Stability: Freeze the crust for exactly 20 minutes to ensure structural integrity and prevent soggy bottom layers during filling.
- Whip with Precision: Beat heavy cream to stiff peaks carefully, avoiding over-mixing which can cause butter-like separation and compromise texture.
- Temperature Control: Always use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending and avoid lumpy filling, ensuring a silky-consistent cheesecake texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 413
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg