Description
Indulge in this enchanting Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake that combines creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries and a crispy topping. Perfect for any celebration, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also easy to make. Delight your family and friends with every delicious slice that captures the essence of summer gatherings and sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 oz strawberry jello powder
- ½ cup pecans (optional, chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until moistened. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to create the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Fold in chopped strawberries gently into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake over the cooled crust evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- For the topping, mix strawberry jello powder with chopped pecans (if using) in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of chilled cheesecake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg