Name: Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients: For the Crust:2 cupscrushed Golden Oreos (about20cookies)1/4 cupunsalted butter, melted; 2 cupscrushed Golden Oreos (about20cookies); 1/4 cupunsalted butter, melted; For the Cheesecake Filling:24 ozcream cheese, softened1 cupgranulated sugar1 teaspoonvanilla extract3large eggs1/4 cupsour cream1/4 cupheavy cream2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour; 24 ozcream cheese, softened; 1 cupgranulated sugar; 1 teaspoonvanilla extract; 3large eggs; 1/4 cupsour cream; 1/4 cupheavy cream; 2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour; For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:10Golden Oreos10freeze-dried strawberries (or strawberry-flavored gelatin powder for a sweeter topping)2 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted; 10Golden Oreos; 10freeze-dried strawberries (or strawberry-flavored gelatin powder for a sweeter topping); 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted; For the Strawberry Sauce (Optional):1 1/2 cupsfresh or frozen strawberries, chopped1/2 cupsugar1 tablespoonlemon juice1 teaspooncornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry); 1 1/2 cupsfresh or frozen strawberries, chopped; 1/2 cupsugar; 1 tablespoonlemon juice; 1 teaspooncornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)

Description

A delightful Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake that combines creamy cheesecake with a crunchy topping and fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:2 cupscrushed Golden Oreos (about20cookies)1/4 cupunsalted butter, melted
2 cupscrushed Golden Oreos (about20cookies)
1/4 cupunsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:24 ozcream cheese, softened1 cupgranulated sugar1 teaspoonvanilla extract3large eggs1/4 cupsour cream1/4 cupheavy cream2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
24 ozcream cheese, softened
1 cupgranulated sugar
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
3large eggs
1/4 cupsour cream
1/4 cupheavy cream
2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:10Golden Oreos10freeze-dried strawberries (or strawberry-flavored gelatin powder for a sweeter topping)2 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
10Golden Oreos
10freeze-dried strawberries (or strawberry-flavored gelatin powder for a sweeter topping)
2 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
For the Strawberry Sauce (Optional):1 1/2 cupsfresh or frozen strawberries, chopped1/2 cupsugar1 tablespoonlemon juice1 teaspooncornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
1 1/2 cupsfresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
1/2 cupsugar
1 tablespoonlemon juice
1 teaspooncornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)

Instructions

Prepare the crust by combining crushed Golden Oreos with melted butter and pressing into a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes and let cool.
Make the cheesecake filling by beating softened cream cheese, then adding sugar, vanilla, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, and flour until smooth.
Prepare the strawberry crunch topping by pulsing Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor, then mixing with melted butter.
Assemble the cheesecake by pouring the filling over the cooled crust, then sprinkling the strawberry crunch topping on top.
Bake the cheesecake for 55-65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Let it cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
Don’t overmix the batter to prevent cracks.
Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
Consider using a water bath for even baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 350-400
Sugar: 20-25 grams
Fat: 25-30 grams
Carbohydrates: 30-35 grams
Protein: 6-8 grams