Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Delight

Ingredients:

For the Crunchy Cookie Layer:

• 36 vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed into chunky bits
• 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry gelatin
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Dash of red food coloring gel

For the Strawberry Cake Layers:

• 1 box (16.5-ounce) Strawberry Supreme cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry gelatin

For the Cheesecake Centerpiece:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 eggs

For the Frosting:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Substitutions & Additions:

• Use liquid food coloring if gel is unavailable, adjusting quantity as needed.
• Vanilla or lemon cake mixes can substitute for strawberry cake mix.

Crafting Your Masterpiece:

1. Cookie Crumble Prep:

• Crush vanilla sandwich cookies and mix with strawberry gelatin, melted butter, and red food coloring gel. Bake until crispy.

1. Cake Creation:

• Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to package instructions, incorporating eggs, melted butter, milk, and strawberry gelatin. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

1. Cheesecake Magic:

• Combine sugar, cornstarch, softened cream cheese, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and eggs. Bake and chill until set.

1. Frosting Whipping:

• Beat softened cream cheese, heavy cream, softened butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until fluffy.

1. Assembly Art:

• Layer the cake: cake layer, frosting, cheesecake layer, more frosting, then another cake layer. Finish with frosting and sprinkle with cookie crumble.

Serving Suggestion:

• Pair each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh strawberries for an extra delightful treat.

Storing Your Creation:

• Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days. This cake is best enjoyed fresh and not recommended for freezing.

This Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Delight isn’t just dessert—it’s a celebration in every slice, perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to add some extra joy to your day!