Description
A delightful cheesecake topped with a crunchy layer, bursting with strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or granola
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and pureed strawberries until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes or granola, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, remove the sides of the springform pan. Sprinkle the crunch topping evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
- Slice your Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, serve, and enjoy! Pair with extra fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- For added flavor, consider using flavored granola in the crunch topping.
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cake, cheesecake, dessert, strawberries