Creamy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake (Print-Friendly Version)

Smooth cream cheese, crunchy base, and fresh strawberries create a luscious, chilled dessert everyone will savor.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Crunch Base

01 - 180 g graham cracker crumbs
02 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Creamy Filling

03 - 450 g cream cheese, softened
04 - 120 g powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 240 ml heavy cream

→ Fruit Topping

07 - 225 g fresh strawberries, sliced

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 160°C.
02 - In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Press the crumb mixture firmly into the base of a springform pan to create an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
06 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, then spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust.
07 - Arrange sliced fresh strawberries over the top of the cheesecake filling.
08 - Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set before slicing and serving.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - For optimal flavor and texture, use ripe fresh strawberries and allow cheesecake to set overnight.