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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

Layered strawberry crunch cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and red crumble topping.
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Discover the ultimate strawberry crunch cheesecake recipe! With creamy layers, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy topping.

Ingredients

2 cups of graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup melted butter

1/4 cup granulated sugar

16 oz (2 packages) of cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped for a light texture)

1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup whipped cream (to mix with the strawberry puree for fluffiness)

1 cup fresh strawberries, halved or sliced

Whipped cream for piping or dollops

1/2 cup crumble topping (made with butter, sugar, and flour, toasted to golden perfection)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crust

Start by making the base of the cheesecake, which is a buttery graham cracker crust. You’ll need 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix these together until the texture resembles damp sand, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form a solid, even crust. Pop it into the refrigerator to chill while you work on the next layer.

Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

This is the creamy, tangy layer that makes cheesecake so irresistible. Beat 16 oz of softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and velvety. To make it light and fluffy, fold in 1/2 cup whipped cream. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust and let it set in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Step 3: Create the Strawberry Layer

Here’s where the fruity magic happens! Puree 1 cup fresh strawberries with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to make a sweet, tangy strawberry base. Gently fold this puree into 1 cup whipped cream to create a mousse-like texture. Spread the strawberry mousse evenly over the cheesecake layer, then smooth the top with a spatula. Place the pan back into the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, to let the flavors meld and the layers set beautifully.

Step 4: Decorate the Cheesecake

Now comes the fun part—decorating! Take about 1 cup of fresh strawberries, slice them, and arrange them neatly around the edges and on top of the cheesecake. Pipe swirls of whipped cream using 1/2 cup whipped cream for an elegant look. Finish it off by sprinkling 1/4 cup of crumble topping (made by combining butter, sugar, and flour) to add a crunchy, golden touch.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Once everything is set, gently remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Use a sharp knife to slice it into beautiful portions, and serve it chilled. Each bite will be a perfect combination of buttery crust, creamy cheesecake, fluffy strawberry mousse, and crunchy topping.

trawberry crunch cheesecake with creamy layers, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy topping.

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