Description
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cake blends creamy cheesecake layers with crisp strawberry crumble in a delightful dessert. Homemade goodness delivers pure indulgence for passionate bakers seeking summer celebration on their plate.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) strawberry cake mix
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 packs (16 oz / 450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) crushed Golden Oreos
- 3 tbsps freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease interior surfaces to facilitate effortless cake extraction.
- Cream Mixture: Utilize an electric mixer to blend cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Egg Integration: Incrementally introduce eggs into the mixture, thoroughly blending each addition to maintain a smooth, homogeneous texture and prevent curdling.
- Flavor Enhancement: Delicately fold vanilla extract and heavy cream into the base, creating a luxurious, aromatic cheesecake foundation with velvety richness.
- Pan Deployment: Carefully transfer the cream mixture into the prepared springform pan, ensuring even distribution and eliminating potential air pockets for a flawless texture.
- Baking Process: Position the pan in a preheated oven at 325F (160C), allowing the cheesecake to bake for 40-50 minutes until the center achieves a gentle, set-like firmness with minimal wobbling.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool naturally at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to maximize flavor development and structural refinement.
Notes
Prepare Pan Perfectly: Use parchment paper and grease to ensure smooth cake release without sticking, preventing potential structural damage during serving.
Prevent Cheesecake Cracking: Mix ingredients at room temperature and avoid overmixing to maintain a smooth, crack-free surface, creating a professional-looking dessert.
Manage Baking Temperature: Use a water bath or place a shallow pan of water in the oven to create humidity, which helps prevent surface cracking and promotes even baking.
Cooling Technique Matters: Allow cheesecake to cool gradually at room temperature before refrigerating, reducing the risk of sudden temperature changes that can cause surface imperfections or sinking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 484
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg