Here’s a delicious take on a Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, featuring a creamy, tangy cheesecake base, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy topping inspired by classic strawberry shortcake bars.
🍓 Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe
🧁 Ingredients
Crust:
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2 cups Golden Oreos (crushed)
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5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling:
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3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Strawberry Layer:
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1 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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2 tbsp water
Strawberry Crunch Topping:
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15 Golden Oreos
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1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
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2 tbsp butter (melted)
Topping & Garnish:
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Whipped cream
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Sliced fresh strawberries
🥣 Instructions
1. Make the crust:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Mix crushed Golden Oreos and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
2. Prepare the cheesecake filling:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
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Mix in sour cream and flour until smooth.
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Pour over crust and smooth the top.
3. Bake the cheesecake:
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Place the springform pan in a water bath.
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Bake for 55–65 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly.
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Turn off oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
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Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Make the strawberry layer:
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In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
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Simmer over medium heat until thickened (5–7 minutes). Let cool.
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Spread over chilled cheesecake.
5. Make the crunch topping:
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In a food processor, pulse Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries until crumbly.
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Add melted butter and pulse a few times until combined.
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Sprinkle generously over the strawberry layer.
6. Decorate and serve:
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Pipe whipped cream along edges.
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Garnish with fresh strawberries.
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Slice and enjoy!