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Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake: A Decadent Berry Paradise

The most incredible strawberry crunch cheesecake you'll ever taste - perfectly creamy and rich with fresh strawberry layers, crunchy topping, and heavenly cheesecake texture for the ultimate indulgent dessert experience.

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Expert Tips for Perfect Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Perfect Crust Foundation:
Begin by creating a buttery graham cracker crust that provides the ideal sweet, crunchy base for the creamy filling.
Creamy Filling Development:
Beating cream cheese to silky smoothness and incorporating fresh strawberries creates the signature berrylicious cheesecake texture.
Baking Technique:
Gentle baking at lower temperature ensures perfectly set filling without cracks while maintaining ultra-creamy consistency.
Temperature Control:
Proper cooling and chilling process develops the ideal firm yet creamy texture that makes each slice perfect.
Crunch Perfection:
Strategic crunch topping with freeze-dried berries creates textural contrast and concentrated strawberry flavor burst.
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The Art of Perfect Berrylicious Strawberry Cheesecake

Perfect Crust Foundation
Begin by creating a buttery graham cracker crust that provides the ideal sweet, crunchy base for the creamy filling.
Creamy Filling Development
Beating cream cheese to silky smoothness and incorporating fresh strawberries creates the signature berrylicious cheesecake texture.
Baking Technique
Gentle baking at lower temperature ensures perfectly set filling without cracks while maintaining ultra-creamy consistency.
Temperature Control
Proper cooling and chilling process develops the ideal firm yet creamy texture that makes each slice perfect.
Crunch Perfection
Strategic crunch topping with freeze-dried berries creates textural contrast and concentrated strawberry flavor burst.
Expert Tips for Perfect Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
Fresh Strawberries: Use ripe, sweet strawberries at peak season for the most intense berry flavor and natural sweetness.
Cream Cheese Temperature: Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps in the smooth cheesecake filling.
Baking Technique: Use water bath method for ultra-smooth texture by placing pan in larger dish with hot water.
Cooling Process: Cool gradually to prevent cracking - turn off oven and crack door open for 1 hour.
Chilling Time: Allow full overnight chilling for best texture and easier slicing of the cheesecake.
Make-Ahead Tip: Cheesecake can be made 2 days ahead - add crunch topping just before serving for best texture.
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Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake: A Decadent Berry Paradise

The most incredible strawberry crunch cheesecake you'll ever taste - perfectly creamy and rich with fresh strawberry layers, crunchy topping, and heavenly cheesecake texture for the ultimate indulgent dessert experience.

Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini
Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
60 Minutes
Total Time
90 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Dessert
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
American
Yield
12 servings
Dietary
Vegetarian
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
01
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02
1/2 cup melted butter
03
1/4 cup granulated sugar
04
32 oz cream cheese, softened
05
1 cup granulated sugar
06
4 large eggs
07
1 cup sour cream
08
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09
2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
10
1/2 cup strawberry jam
11
For crunch topping: 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
12
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
13
1/4 cup butter, melted
14
2 tablespoons brown sugar
15
For strawberry sauce: 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
16
1/3 cup sugar
17
2 tablespoons cornstarch
18
1 tablespoon lemon juice
19
Fresh strawberries for garnish

Instructions

01
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and wrap bottom of 9-inch springform pan with foil.
02
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until evenly moistened.
03
Press mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
04
Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, gradually add 1 cup sugar until well combined.
05
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
06
Fold in diced strawberries and strawberry jam until evenly distributed throughout batter.
07
Pour filling over prepared crust and smooth top with spatula.
08
Bake for 50-60 minutes until center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
09
Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10
For crunch topping, mix crushed cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, melted butter, and brown sugar.
11
Before serving, top cheesecake with crunch mixture and fresh strawberry sauce. Garnish with fresh berries!