Description
A delicious strawberry cheesecake with a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp (¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup mashed fresh strawberries
- 1 tbsp mashed strawberries (optional, for swirl)
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or granola
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter for the crust.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and mashed strawberries.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Drop small spoonfuls of the optional mashed strawberries on top and swirl with a knife.
- Mix cornflakes, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the topping.
- Sprinkle the topping over the cheesecake.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother filling.
- Fresh strawberries work best for flavor.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, berry dessert, crunchy topping