Description
Imagine your favorite strawberry shortcake ice cream bar, now picture it as a luscious cheesecake with layers of velvety vanilla filling, tangy strawberry swirls, and a buttery golden crust—all topped with a nostalgic strawberry crunch crumble. This Strawberry Cheesecake Crunch is not only show-stopping in looks, it delivers pure joy in every creamy bite. Perfect as a quick dessert idea for gatherings, summer parties, or birthdays, it blends everything we love in a sweet treat—easy recipe, stunning presentation, and unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberry swirl)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 Golden Oreos
1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries
Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment and grease the sides.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
3. In a saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 8 minutes. Cool completely.
4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 3/4 cup sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low after each until just combined.
6. Pour half of cheesecake batter over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of half the strawberry mix and swirl gently.
7. Repeat with remaining cheesecake batter and strawberry swirl. Swirl again for marbled effect.
8. Bake 50–60 minutes until center is just set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Crush Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries together until crumbly. Press onto sides and top of cheesecake.
10. Garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving if desired.
Notes
For best slicing, chill overnight and use a hot knife wiped between cuts.
Use block-style full-fat cream cheese for optimal texture.
Crunch topping sticks best when added after chilling but before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake crunch, strawberry crunch cheesecake, easy dessert, summer dessert, strawberry shortcake cheesecake