Strawberry Cheesecake with Granola Crust Recipe

Strawberry Cheesecake with Granola Crust Recipe

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This delicious strawberry cheesecake features a crunchy granola crust and a creamy, strawberry-infused filling. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients:

For the Granola Crust:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed

For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

Make the Granola Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until well combined and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the sour cream and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the strawberry puree until the filling is evenly colored.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled granola crust.

Bake the Cheesecake:

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
  2. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
  3. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set fully.

Make the Strawberry Topping:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, strawberry jam, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and the sauce thickens slightly (about 10-15 minutes).
  3. Let the strawberry topping cool completely.

Assemble and Serve:

  1. Once the cheesecake is chilled and set, remove it from the springform pan.
  2. Spoon the cooled strawberry topping over the cheesecake.
  3. Slice and serve!

Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cheesecake with Granola Crust!

Tips and Variations:

  • For a richer flavor, you can use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the crust.
  • You can add other fruits like blueberries or raspberries to the granola crust or the topping.
  • If you don’t have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries for the puree and topping.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.

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