Description
A delicious and creamy cheesecake inspired by the classic strawberry shortcake and crunch bar flavors, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup strawberry sauce
- 1 cup crunch bar pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and crunch bar pieces.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and strawberry sauce before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Feel free to substitute fresh strawberries with frozen ones if out of season.
- Make sure to let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Cheesecake, Dessert, Crunch Bar