Description
A show‑stopping strawberry crunch cheesecake with a velvety cream‑cheese filling, fresh strawberry topping, and an irresistible white‑chocolate Rice Krispies crunch layer. Perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or whenever you need a decadent dessert that delivers creamy, fruity, and crispy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham‑cracker crumbs
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Strawberry Topping
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup strawberry jam (warmed for drizzling)
Crunch Layer
- 1 cup white‑chocolate chips, melted
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Optional add‑ins: 1 tsp lemon zest, ¼ tsp almond extract, sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep & Crust Preheat oven to 325 °F (165 °C). Grease a 9‑inch springform pan. Mix graham crumbs with melted butter; press firmly into pan.
- Filling Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low just until combined. Pour over crust; smooth top.
- Bake Place pan on middle rack (water‑bath recommended). Bake 55–60 min until edges set and center jiggles slightly. Cool completely, then chill ≥ 4 h.
- Crunch Layer Stir Rice Krispies into melted white chocolate; spread over chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate 10 min to set.
- Finish Arrange sliced strawberries on top; drizzle with warmed jam. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Smooth filling: Use room‑temperature cream cheese and eggs; avoid over‑mixing.
- Prevent cracks: Bake in a water bath and cool gradually.
- Gluten‑free: Swap crumbs and cereal for certified GF versions.
- Vegan option: Use plant‑based cream cheese and dairy‑free white chocolate.
- Cheesecake can be made 2 days ahead; add crunch layer and fruit the day of serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg