Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks 🍓🍰✨
Indulgent, creamy, and bursting with strawberry flavor, these Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks are a show-stopping dessert! With a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake filling, a sweet strawberry layer, and crunchy cookie topping, every bite is pure heaven. Perfect for parties, dessert tables, or a special treat.
Ingredients (Serves 12–16)
For the Crust:
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/2 cup melted butter
For the 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
For the Strawberry Layer:
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup strawberry sauce or preserves
For the Crunch Topping:
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1 cup crushed vanilla sandwich cookies
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2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
Optional Garnish:
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White chocolate drizzle
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Fresh strawberries, sliced or halved
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
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In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
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Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
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Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the cheesecake filling.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition to ensure a smooth consistency.
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Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
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Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
Step 3: Bake
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Bake the cheesecake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay).
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Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Step 4: Prepare the Crunch Topping
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In a small bowl, combine crushed vanilla sandwich cookies with freeze-dried strawberry powder.
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Mix well to create a colorful, flavorful crunchy topping.