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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

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A creamy, luscious dessert that combines tangy cream cheese with fresh strawberries and a buttery graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup crushed strawberries for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the oven rack in the center for even baking.
  2. In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter, mixing until evenly moistened.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form an even crust.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing until smooth but do not overbeat.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and the whipped cream until just combined.
  7. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the center is set but still jiggles slightly.
  9. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  10. Before serving, top with the crushed strawberries for a fresh finish.

Notes

Make sure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps, and fold in the whipped cream gently to retain a light texture.

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Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry dessert, creamy dessert, spring dessert, summer dessert

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