Description
A delightful Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake featuring a creamy mascarpone filling, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy granola topping.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed digestive biscuits
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 2 (8-ounce) packages softened mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup strawberry-flavored granola
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed digestive biscuits with the melted coconut oil until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan to create a solid crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese with ¾ cup of sugar and almond extract until creamy and smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks are achieved.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- Spread the mascarpone blend over the cooled biscuit crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Evenly distribute the quartered strawberries atop the cheesecake layer.
- Sprinkle the strawberry-flavored granola over the strawberries for added crunch.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for optimal firmness.
- When ready to serve, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and cut into slices.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider layering a thin spread of strawberry preserves beneath the mascarpone layer.
- You can swap the strawberry granola for crushed almonds or chocolate cookies for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg