Craving the luscious flavors of strawberry cheesecake but intimidated by the fuss? Get ready to meet its effortlessly cool cousin: a strawberry crumble that delivers all the deliciousness without the demanding recipe.
This guide will show you how to whip up this delightful treat with just a few simple steps and basic ingredients.
About This Recipe
I've gotta tell you, this strawberry dessert recipe is totally fabulous and doesn't take much time or effort to throw together! You just need about 15 minutes for prep, and 35 minutes in the oven—less than an hour, total!
It's basically tender, juicy strawberries, swimming in their own self-made strawberry syrup, all topped with a delicious crumbly topping. The crumble utilizes both granulated and brown sugar to achieve the proper sweetness and texture. Now, here's the real challenge: deciding what to serve it with!
Seriously, do you go with ice cream, dollop cream, or maybe even custard? Haha, I always have that problem when whipping this up! It's a tough choice, I know, but trust me, you can't go wrong either way! Plus, you'll find a recipe video above for added steps.
Key Ingredients
With such a simple recipe, you might wonder if using high-quality ingredients matters—it does! For the topping, I rely on rolled oats—quick-cooking's fine—plus flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and melted butter. Don't skimp!
Now, for the star: strawberries! You'll want about 2 pounds of ripe ones. Cornstarch, sugar—adjust to your sweet tooth—water, and vanilla extract round out the filling. It's all fairly basic, so grab the best you can! For the sauce component, fresh strawberries will be cooked down with a sweetener to create a delicious topping.
Want my advice? Don't sweat the sugar too much – and if your strawberries are perfect, dial back on that sugar a little bit! I hope these tips help you knock this recipe out of the park.
Step-by-Step Guide
Now, let's get to the fun part—the step-by-step guide where I'll walk you through making this awesome strawberry cheesecake! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). It's like giving your oven a head start!
Next, make the topping. Mix ¾ cup oats, ¾ cup flour, ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ tsp baking powder, ¾ tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Then, add 6 tbsp melted butter and mix. Easy peasy!
Now for the filling!
- Hull and cut 2 lb strawberries.
- Toss with 2 ½ tbsp cornstarch so they are nicely coated!
- Add ⅓–½ cup sugar, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tsp vanilla. It's like a strawberry spa!
- Pour into a baking pan and crumble the topping over it.
Finally, bake for 30–40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Keep an eye you get a nice strawberry syrup bubbling.
Serving Suggestions
Time to dish out some delightful serving ideas! Honestly, this strawberry crumble is so good, it's hard to go wrong.
First up, vanilla ice cream! A big scoop melting over the warm crumble — yum! Don't skimp on the ice cream.
Or how about a dollop of cream? You could do whipped cream, or even better, a spoonful of crème fraîche for a tangy twist. It's your call!
Custard's a classic too. Warm, creamy custard… it's like a hug in a bowl! Seriously.
I love it warm right out of the oven. Letting it cool a bit helps the strawberry sauce thicken. This thing's great warm or at room temperature.
Feeling fancy? A sprig of mint or a few extra fresh strawberry slices never hurt anyone. Enjoy!
Short Recipe Version
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 egg
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg until the dough forms.
- Press half the dough into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Blend in the sour cream and vanilla.
- Arrange strawberries evenly over the crust. Pour cream cheese mixture over strawberries. Crumble remaining dough over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 5g