Pink Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

 🍓🍰 Pink Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake 🍓✨

A creamy, dreamy strawberry cheesecake topped with juicy berries and a buttery crunch!

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 50 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup melted butter

2 tbsp sugar

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup strawberry puree

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

1/2 cup strawberry glaze or syrup

1/2 cup crushed cookies or crumble topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a springform pan to form the crust.

3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool.

4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and strawberry puree.

5. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until fluffy, then fold into the cheesecake mixture.

6. Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.

7. Bake for 40–50 minutes until set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

8. Top with fresh strawberries, drizzle with strawberry glaze, and sprinkle crumble topping before serving.

Pro Tip:

For extra crunch, mix crushed golden cookies with a little melted butter and toast lightly before sprinkling on top!