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Easy Irresistible Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

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A quick and easy cheesecake featuring a crunchy cornflake-almond crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for any occasion and simple to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups cornflakes, crushed
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Butter the bottom and sides of your 9-inch springform pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed cornflakes, toasted sliced almonds, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Pour in melted unsalted butter and stir until evenly coated and holds together when pressed.
  3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with ¾ cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and flour.
  6. Fold in sour cream gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  9. Turn off oven, crack door open, and leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
  10. Remove cheesecake and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Prepare strawberry topping by mixing sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let sit 15-20 minutes.
  12. Optional: Beat cream cheese and fold into strawberry mixture for richer topping.
  13. Once cheesecake is chilled, spoon strawberry topping evenly over the surface and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps. Don’t overbeat to prevent cracks. Toast almonds for deeper flavor. Slow cooling in oven with door cracked prevents cracks. Press crust firmly to maintain crunch. Macerate strawberries for fresh, balanced topping. Cover with foil halfway through baking if cracks appear.

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