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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

Decadent Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake for Sweet Nostalgia

This Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake blends creamy cheesecake and strawberry gelatin atop a crunchy cookie crust, evoking childhood memories and perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 26 cookies vanilla cream cookies or graham crackers
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 package strawberry gelatin powder or raspberry/mixed berry gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 8 ounces cream cheese or light cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or sugar alternative
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or granulated sugar
For the Topping
  • 1 cup strawberry wafer cookies optional
  • remaining cookies vanilla cream cookies crushed

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Springform pan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Process 26 vanilla cream cookies into fine crumbs and mix with 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter. Press into a greased 10-inch springform pan and freeze for 15 minutes.
  2. Combine 1 package of strawberry gelatin powder with 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  3. Beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold the rest into the cooled strawberry gelatin.
  6. Layer half of the strawberry gelatin mixture over the crust, freeze for 15 minutes, then add the cream cheese layer and the remaining gelatin.
  7. Crush remaining vanilla cream cookies and sprinkle on top, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cheesecake to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for optimal creaminess. Use fresh whipped cream for the best texture.

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