Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe
This Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe brings together creamy cheesecake with sweet strawberry flavors and a delightful crunch topping.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Food processor
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
- Press mixture into springform pan bottom.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time slowly.
- Fold in diced strawberries and vanilla extract.
- Pour filling over prepared crust carefully.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until center sets.
- Mix crushed wafers with melted butter.
- Sprinkle crunch topping over warm cheesecake.
- Cool completely before removing from pan.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing
- Don't overmix to prevent cracks in cheesecake
- Place a water bath underneath for even baking
- Let cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracking
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving