Strawberry Cream Layered Crunch Cake: A Refreshing Delight!
A delicious and refreshing layered cake featuring creamy strawberry filling and a crunchy biscuit base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups crushed digestive biscuits or shortbread cookies
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
- Fresh whole strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Make the base: Combine crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar. Press half into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes at 175°C, then cool fully.
- Prepare the cream filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped heavy cream gently until fluffy. Spread half of the cream over the cooled crust. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Cook the strawberry filling: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until softened. Add cornstarch slurry, stir until thick and glossy. Cool fully. Spread over the chilled cream layer.
- Add the top layers: Sprinkle remaining cookie mixture gently on top and press lightly. Spread remaining cream filling over it and smooth the top.
- Garnish & chill: Top with whole strawberries, whipped cream piping, and dust with powdered sugar. Chill for 2–3 hours or overnight for clean slices.
Notes
- Serve chilled for the crispest layers
- Add extra fresh strawberries on each slice
- Drizzle with strawberry syrup for extra shine
- Let the strawberry layer cool fully before spreading
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks for maximum fluff
- Chill overnight for perfect bakery-style slices
- Use shortbread cookies for a richer, buttery crunch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 4g