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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks


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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 16 chunks
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks are creamy cheesecake squares layered on a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with a nostalgic strawberry crunch inspired by ice cream bars. A fun, eye-catching treat perfect for parties, potlucks, or sweet cravings.


Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  2. 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust)
  3. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
  4. 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  5. 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  6. 2 large eggs
  7. 1/2 cup sour cream
  8. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  9. 20 golden Oreos (or vanilla sandwich cookies)
  10. 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  11. 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Press into pan to form crust. Bake 8–10 minutes and cool slightly.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Pour filling over crust, smooth top, and bake 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  4. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Pulse Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until crumbly. Stir in 3 tbsp melted butter to form topping.
  6. Lift chilled cheesecake from pan and cut into chunks.
  7. Press strawberry crunch topping onto tops and sides of each chunk.
  8. Serve chilled or frozen for firmer texture.

Notes

  • Freeze-dried strawberries give the topping its signature crunch—don’t substitute fresh.
  • For clean cuts, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped between slices.
  • Double recipe for a 9×13-inch pan.
  • Add strawberry jam swirls to the cheesecake for extra flavor.
  • Best served cold or partially frozen.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chunk
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg