Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake: Easy Recipe (Print Version)
Indulge in this easy strawberry crunch cheesecake recipe! Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with strawberry flavor—a perfect dessert.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 90 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Dairy, Gluten
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
02 -
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
03 -
2 cups fresh strawberries
→ Seasonings & Spices
04 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 -
2 tablespoons lemon juice
→ Garnish & Toppings
06 -
¼ cup granulated sugar (crust)
07 -
¼ cup granulated sugar (topping)
08 -
whipped cream
09 -
chocolate sauce
→ Optional Extras
10 -
cinnamon
11 -
chopped nuts
12 -
raspberry jam
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
02 -
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in heavy cream.
03 -
Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
04 -
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust. Spread evenly. Pour the strawberry topping over the filling.
05 -
Combine oats, brown sugar, pecans, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the strawberry topping.
06 -
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely in the oven with the door ajar, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
# Notes:
01 -
Don’t overbake the crust or cheesecake!
02 -
Make sure your cream cheese is softened!
03 -
Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating to prevent cracking.
04 -
Serve with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce!
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
9-inch springform pan
02 -
mixing bowls
03 -
saucepan
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 350 calories
Total Fat: 20 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 40 grams
Protein: 5 grams