Description
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks are bite-sized, creamy cheesecake squares layered on a buttery crust and topped with a nostalgic strawberry crunch. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a fun fridge-stash snack. Both baked and no-bake variations included.
Ingredients
- For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or Golden Oreo crumbs), 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling: 16 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup strawberry puree or jam
- For the Strawberry Crunch Topping: 1 cup Golden Oreos or vanilla wafers, crushed; 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Optional Toppings: 1 cup white chocolate or candy melts, melted; fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press evenly into pan. Bake 10 minutes, cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and strawberry puree/jam. Pour over crust.
- Bake 35-40 minutes until center is set. Cool, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Combine crushed Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter for topping.
- Cut cheesecake into bite-sized squares and coat with strawberry crunch topping. Drizzle with white chocolate if desired.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
- Bake up to 3 days in advance; store wrapped in fridge. Apply topping just before serving.
- Cheesecake chunks can be refrigerated up to 5 days. Freeze without topping for 2 months.
- For ultra-crisp topping, store crumble separately and add before serving.
- Substitute crust with vanilla wafers, shortbread, or sugar-free cookies. Replace sugar with monk fruit for low-carb.
- No-bake option: swap eggs and sour cream with whipped cream and powdered sugar; chill 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake (no-bake variation included)
- Cuisine: American