This Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert that combines rich and creamy strawberry cheesecake, a buttery graham cracker crust, a sweet strawberry topping, and the nostalgic crunch of strawberry shortcake ice cream bars—all in one stunning slice. It’s the ultimate summer celebration cake or any-time indulgence for strawberry lovers!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree (blended fresh or thawed frozen strawberries)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A few drops of pink or red food coloring (optional, for color)
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies (e.g., Golden Oreos), crushed
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
