Here’s a sweet and indulgent Strawberry Crunch with Strawberry Glaze recipe — crunchy, creamy, and full of fresh strawberry flavor 🍓✨
🍓 Strawberry Crunch with Strawberry Glaze
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
Crunch Layer
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
Cream Layer
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Strawberry Glaze
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thicker glaze)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Crunch Layer
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden, then cool.
- Sprinkle chopped strawberries evenly over the crust.
2️⃣ Make Cream Layer
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped cream.
- Spread mixture over the cooled crust and strawberries.
3️⃣ Make Strawberry Glaze
- In a small saucepan, combine strawberry puree and sugar.
- Heat over medium until slightly thickened, 3–5 minutes.
- Optional: Add cornstarch slurry to thicken more.
- Let cool slightly.
4️⃣ Assemble
- Pour strawberry glaze over the cream layer evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours until set.
5️⃣ Serve
- Cut into squares or rectangles.
- Optional garnish: fresh strawberry slices, mint leaves, or a drizzle of white chocolate.
💡 Tips
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- For extra crunch, add a layer of chopped nuts to the crust.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead — flavors meld beautifully overnight.
If you want, I can also give a mini no-bake version of this Strawberry Crunch with glaze that’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for summer.
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