Description
This Strawberry Cinnamon Cheesecake features a crunchy graham cracker and cinnamon cereal crust topped with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling studded with fresh strawberries. Baked to perfection and chilled for optimal flavor and texture, this dessert is perfect for celebrations or a indulgent 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
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 the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until evenly moistened, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust layer.
- Add Cereal Layer: Evenly sprinkle the crushed cinnamon cereal over the prepared crust to add a crunchy texture contrast.
- Make Filling: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the diced strawberries ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling mixture over the crust and cinnamon cereal layer, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the cheesecake is set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours to fully set and develop the flavors.
- Serve: Release the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, serve chilled, and enjoy this delicious dessert!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Press the crust firmly to ensure it holds together when slicing.
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Refrigeration time of 4 hours or more is crucial for the cheesecake to set properly.
- You can substitute cinnamon cereal with a similar cinnamon-flavored crunchy cereal if preferred.
