Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake: A Delicious Delight!
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A delightful cheesecake featuring a crunchy base and a luscious strawberry topping, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the strawberry puree and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, refrigerate overnight.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg