Easy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe

Last Thanksgiving, I showed up to my in-laws’ with what was supposed to be pumpkin pie. Let’s just say the dog got a nice treat that year. That’s when I discovered this strawberry crunch cheesecake – the dessert that made my mother-in-law stop side-eyeing my baking skills.

Why This Cheesecake is My Kitchen BFF

  • Takes less effort than putting on real pants (we’re all about that WFH life)
  • Uses ingredients you can buy while half-asleep at the grocery store
  • Makes you look like you went to culinary school (our little secret)
  • Tastes like summer vacation in dessert form

Shopping List for the Chronically Busy

  • 2 blocks cream cheese (the full-fat kind – we’re adults here)
  • 1 tub Cool Whip (or real whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy)
  • 1 box Golden Oreos (because life’s too short for boring cookies)
  • 1 bag freeze-dried strawberries (usually hiding by the trail mix)
  • 1/4 cup butter (just grab the whole stick, you’ll use it)
  • Fresh strawberries (optional, but makes for great Instagram pics)

How to Make It While Also Parenting/Working/Binge-Watching

  1. Smash the Oreos – Put them in a ziplock and let out your frustrations with a rolling pin. Kids love helping with this part.
  2. Mix most crumbs with melted butter – Save some for the topping. Press into a pie dish like you’re making a sandcastle.
  3. Beat cream cheese + sugar – Until it’s smooth or your arm gets tired (whichever comes first).
  4. Fold in Cool Whip – Gently, like you’re tucking in a baby.
  5. Spread over crust – It doesn’t have to be perfect. We call imperfections “artisanal.”
  6. Top with remaining crumbs + crushed strawberries – The more the merrier.
  7. Chill for 2 hours – Perfect time to fold laundry or take a nap.

Pro Tip: If it cracks, just cover it with more topping. We call that “strategic decorating.”

Real Talk: Common Cheesecake Emergencies

  • Forgot to soften cream cheese? Microwave for 15 seconds. No one will know.
  • No Cool Whip? Whip some heavy cream with sugar instead.
  • Kids complaining? Let them decorate with fresh strawberry slices.
  • Need to transport it? Put the pie dish in a cardboard box – works like a charm.

Why This Recipe is Legendary in My House

This cheesecake has:

  • Gotten me through three last-minute potlucks
  • Been my most requested recipe (even by people who can actually bake)
  • Survived two moves and one breakup
  • Become my go-to “impress the in-laws” dessert

It’s the culinary equivalent of wearing yoga pants to a fancy brunch – all the comfort with none of the stress. Now go forth and wow your people with this ridiculously easy dessert.

strawberry crunch cheesecake recipe

Get ready to make the most delicious dessert with our printable recipe card. Follow our step-by-step guide to make a perfect strawberry crunch cheesecake. It will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust:
  • cups graham cracker crumbs
  • cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • For the Filling:
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers
  • ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Food processor
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare springform pan
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter for crust
  3. Press crust mixture into pan bottom
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth
  5. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla
  6. Pour filling over crust
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes
  8. Cool completely, then refrigerate
  9. Top with strawberry crunch mixture before serving
Easy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe

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