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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake: A Must-Try Dessert Recipe!

A delicious and creamy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake topped with a crunchy strawberry-flavored cereal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
  • 1 cup strawberry-flavored cereal like Strawberry Crunch

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  5. Gradually add ¾ cup of granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
  6. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
  7. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  8. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
  9. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  11. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  12. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  13. Before serving, crush the strawberry-flavored cereal into small pieces and sprinkle over the top of the cheesecake.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
  • Try mixing in some chocolate chips or a layer of chocolate ganache on top before adding the cereal for a twist.