If you love that nostalgic strawberry crunch cheesecake flavor from strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, this dessert will completely steal your heart. Creamy cheesecake, a buttery crust, and that irresistible strawberry crunch topping make every bite rich, creamy, and perfectly crunchy. Save this strawberry crunch cheesecake recipe and tag a friend who would devour a slice with you!
Yield: 12 large servings
Ingredients:
Crust
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (200 g)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (113 g)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar (25 g)
Cheesecake Filling
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened (680 g)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
• 1 cup sour cream (240 g)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
Strawberry Crunch Topping
• 20 Golden Oreo cookies
• 3 oz strawberry gelatin powder
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (56 g)
Optional Strawberry Drizzle
• 1 cup strawberry preserves (320 g)
• 1–2 tbsp warm water
How to make it:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to create the crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and cornstarch, mixing until fully combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated to keep the cheesecake smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is just slightly set. Turn the oven off and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- To make the strawberry crunch topping, pulse the Golden Oreos in a food processor until crumbly. Mix with the strawberry gelatin powder and melted butter until coated.
- Sprinkle the strawberry crunch mixture generously over the chilled cheesecake.
- For a drizzle, mix strawberry preserves with warm water until pourable and drizzle over the top before serving.
Slice into this creamy strawberry crunch cheesecake and enjoy the perfect mix of crunchy, creamy, and sweet strawberry flavor.