Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, a perfect dessert for summer gatherings and special occasions. This stunning cheesecake features a creamy cream cheese base, a luscious strawberry mousse layer, and a crunchy topping that will captivate your guests. With its refreshing flavors and beautiful presentation, this dessert is sure to make any celebration memorable. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping treat. Elevate your dessert table with the vibrant colors and textures of this irresistible Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
- For the cream cheese layer, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and spread half over the chilled crust.
- Spread strawberry preserves over the first layer, top with remaining cream cheese mixture, smoothing evenly.
- Mix crushed freeze-dried strawberries with vanilla wafer crumbs for the topping and sprinkle generously over the cheesecake.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg