Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

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Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake 🍓🍰

A No-Bake Summer Dessert That Steals the Show!

This strawberry crunch cheesecake layers buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, and sweet strawberry crunch topping for the ultimate easy, no-bake dessert. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or when you need a refreshing sweet treat!

📋 Ingredients (9-inch pan, serves 8-10)

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 16 full sheets)
  • ½ cup melted butter (salted or unsalted)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best texture!)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups whipped cream (or 1 cup heavy cream + 2 tbsp sugar, whipped)

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or ½ cup strawberry cake mix + ½ cup crushed cookies)
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup crushed shortbread cookies (optional, for extra crunch!)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Crust

  1. Mix crushed graham crackers + melted butter until combined.
  2. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie pan or springform pan. Chill 15 mins.

2️⃣ Prepare the Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese + powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in whipped cream until no streaks remain.

3️⃣ Assemble & Chill

  1. Spread filling over chilled crust.
  2. For the strawberry crunch topping:
  • Mix crushed freeze-dried strawberries + melted butter (and shortbread crumbs if using).
  • Sprinkle evenly over cheesecake.
  1. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight for best texture).

🔥 Pro Tips for Success

✅ Room temp cream cheese = lump-free filling!
✅ No freeze-dried strawberries? Use strawberry Jell-O powder (¼ cup) for similar flavor.
✅ Extra creamy? Add 1 tsp vanilla extract to the filling.
✅ Make ahead: Keeps for 3 days in the fridge (great for meal prep!).

🍓 Serving Suggestions

  • Top with fresh strawberries + whipped cream
  • Drizzle with white or dark chocolate
  • Pair with lemonade or iced tea

🌿 Nutritional Info (Per Slice, 1/10th)

  • Calories: ~320
  • Carbs: 28g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Indulgent but worth it: 22g fat

🎉 Why You’ll Love This Cheesecake

✔ No oven needed—perfect for hot summer days!
✔ The strawberry crunch topping adds magic texture.
✔ Looks fancy but takes 15 mins active time.

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