Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake. A creamy cheesecake filling studded with fresh strawberries sits atop a crunchy graham cracker and strawberry crust, all topped with a luscious whipped cream and Oreo crunch topping.

Ingredients

Cheesecake Crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries

Whipped Cream Topping:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Crunch Topping:

1 cup golden Oreo cookies, crushed
½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

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Instructions

Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, crushed strawberries, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Make Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and flour. Fold in chopped strawberries and pour over crust.
Bake Cheesecake: Place in a water bath, bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool and chill.
Add Toppings: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake. Mix Oreos and strawberries, sprinkle over top.

Notes

Enhance strawberry flavor with 1 tsp of strawberry extract.
Use a water bath for even baking and to prevent cracking.