Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Delight (Print Version)

Creamy cheesecake with strawberry crunch and fresh sauce, finished with a white chocolate drizzle.

# Ingredients:

→ Cheesecake Base

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Crunch

07 - 1 1/2 cups crushed golden Oreo cookies
08 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry gelatin mix
09 - 3 tablespoons melted butter

→ Strawberry Sauce

10 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Decoration

13 - Melted white chocolate, for drizzling
14 - Extra strawberry crunch, for topping

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even crust layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool to room temperature.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until completely smooth. Add eggs one at a time, incorporating after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until just combined.
04 - Pour cheesecake batter evenly over the cooled crust. Smooth the surface. Bake at 325°F for 40-45 minutes, until just set with a slight jiggle in the center. Allow cheesecake to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
05 - In a bowl, mix crushed golden Oreo cookies, freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry gelatin mix, and melted butter until fully combined. Set aside for assembly.
06 - In a saucepan, combine diced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until strawberries have softened and sauce is thickened. Let cool completely before using.
07 - Remove chilled cheesecake from the pan and cut into chunks or bars. Drizzle with prepared strawberry sauce, then sprinkle generously with strawberry crunch topping. Finish with a drizzle of melted white chocolate.
08 - Serve cheesecake chunks chilled as a handheld treat or plated dessert. For added flavor and texture, serve with extra strawberry crunch.

# Notes:

01 - Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly for optimal slicing and clean presentation.

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