Description
Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake delivers a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and crunchy strawberry-coated layers. Sweet and tangy flavors dance together, creating a memorable dessert experience for anyone seeking a classic American treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 12 Golden Oreo cookies
- 24 Golden Oreo cookies
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh strawberries, pureed
- ½ cup (120 ml) freeze-dried strawberries
- 8 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Pulverize Golden Oreo cookies into fine sandy texture, blending seamlessly with melted butter to form a cohesive base. Press mixture firmly and evenly into a springform pan’s bottom.
- Cheesecake Filling Preparation: Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then delicately fold into cream cheese mixture to achieve a light, airy consistency.
- Layering Technique: Divide cheesecake filling, introducing strawberry puree to one portion for a blush-tinted layer. Carefully spread strawberry-infused filling over the prepared crust, then gently cascade plain cheesecake filling on top, smoothing the surface with precision.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for several hours, allowing layers to set and flavors to develop harmoniously.
- Crunch Topping Assembly: Transform Golden Oreo cookies and freeze-dried strawberries into a textured crumb mixture by pulsing in a food processor. Bind with melted butter to create a vibrant, clustered topping with strawberry essence.
- Final Presentation: Remove cheesecake from refrigeration, generously crown with strawberry crunch topping. Release springform pan sides and slice into elegant servings, ready to captivate dessert enthusiasts.
Notes
- Chill Cream Cheese Properly: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Control Crust Consistency: Press cookie crumb base firmly but gently to prevent a dense, hard bottom that might be difficult to cut through.
- Prevent Strawberry Bleeding: Pat freeze-dried strawberries completely dry before processing to maintain crisp texture and prevent moisture from affecting the topping.
- Smooth Filling Technique: Use a spatula with gentle, circular motions when folding cream and cream cheese to maintain maximum airiness and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg