Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, a perfect dessert for summer gatherings and special celebrations. This impressive cheesecake features a creamy cream cheese base, a luscious strawberry mousse layer, and a crunchy topping that adds exciting texture and flavor. Its vibrant colors and delicious taste will be sure to wow your guests. Easy to prepare with minimal baking, this dessert is as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate. Whether served at a picnic or a festive dinner, each slice offers a refreshing burst of strawberry goodness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream (whipped)
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
- Make the cream cheese layer by beating softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and spread half over the crust.
- Add strawberry preserves on top of the cream cheese layer, then spread remaining cream cheese mixture evenly over it.
- Create the crunch topping by mixing crushed freeze-dried strawberries with vanilla wafer crumbs; sprinkle over the cheesecake.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg