Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cake (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 200 g crushed Golden Oreo biscuits or graham crackers
02 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 450 g cream cheese, softened
04 - 240 ml cold heavy whipping cream
05 - 100 g powdered sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 120 ml strawberry jam or strawberry purée

→ Strawberry Crunch Topping

08 - 100 g crushed Golden Oreo biscuits
09 - 60 g freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
10 - 55 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Garnish (Optional)

11 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
12 - Whipped cream

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed Golden Oreo biscuits or graham crackers with the melted butter and mix until evenly moistened.
02 - Press the crust mixture firmly into the base of a 23 cm springform pan. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
05 - Fold the whipped cream and vanilla extract gently into the cream cheese mixture until completely integrated and smooth.
06 - Divide the filling in half. Blend the strawberry jam or purée into one portion to create a strawberry-infused layer.
07 - Spread the plain cheesecake mixture evenly over the chilled crust, followed by the strawberry layer. Smooth the top with a spatula.
08 - Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and firm.
09 - Mix the crushed Golden Oreo biscuits, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter in a bowl until well combined.
10 - Distribute the strawberry crunch mixture evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
11 - Carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries and whipped cream if desired. Portion and serve cold.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother filling.
02 - Refrigerating overnight yields a firmer and more flavourful dessert.

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