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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

A delightful cheesecake layered with a crunchy strawberry topping, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Crunch Topping
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  2. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Strawberry Topping
  1. In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
Make the Crunch Topping
  1. In a bowl, mix crushed cornflakes, melted butter, and brown sugar until well combined.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly over the cheesecake and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Once the cheesecake has cooled and the crunch topping is golden, remove from the oven and let cool. Top with the macerated strawberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight before serving.

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