Description
This Strawberry Crunch Churro Cheesecake features a delightful graham cracker and cinnamon cereal crust topped with a creamy, strawberry-filled cheesecake. Baked to perfection and chilled before serving, it’s a perfect dessert that combines the flavors of churro-inspired cinnamon with fresh strawberries for a crunchy and creamy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups crushed cinnamon cereal
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup diced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake.
- Prepare Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix well until evenly moistened, then press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Add Cinnamon Cereal: Sprinkle the crushed cinnamon cereal evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust for a crunchy churro-inspired layer.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then incorporate the vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour, stirring to combine. Gently fold in the diced strawberries to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling mixture evenly over the crust and cinnamon cereal layer in the springform pan.
- Bake: Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the center is set and a slight jiggle remains. Avoid overbaking to maintain creamy texture.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to fully set and chill before serving.
- Serve: Release the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake, serve chilled, and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Crunch Churro Cheesecake!
Notes
- For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the batter.
- You can substitute cinnamon cereal for any crunchy cinnamon-spiced cereal of your choice.
- Diced strawberries can be fresh or thawed from frozen; drain excess liquid to avoid soggy filling.
- Chilling the cheesecake thoroughly improves texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
