Strawberry Pop-Tart Cheesecake

Strawberry Pop-Tart Cheesecake ✨🍰

A creamy cheesecake with a buttery crust, strawberry filling, and topped with a white glaze and rainbow sprinkles—just like your favorite Strawberry Pop-Tart! 🍓🎉

📝 Ingredients

Crust:

2 cups crushed Pop-Tarts (Strawberry flavor)

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

½ cup butter, melted

Strawberry Layer:

1 cup strawberry preserves

1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickness)

Cheesecake Filling:

3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

½ cup sour cream

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Icing & Topping:

1 cup powdered sugar

3 tbsp milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

Rainbow sprinkles for decoration


👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Crust:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Mix crushed Pop-Tarts, graham cracker crumbs, and melted butter until combined.

Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare the Strawberry Layer:

Spread strawberry preserves over the crust (heat slightly for easier spreading).

3️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.

Stir in sour cream and flour until combined.

4️⃣ Bake the Cheesecake:

Pour the batter over the strawberry layer.

Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until set.

Let cool completely before refrigerating overnight.

5️⃣ Make the Icing & Decorate:

Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a smooth glaze.

Spread over the cheesecake and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles!

🔥 Pro Tips:

🎉 For extra crunch, add crushed Pop-Tart pieces on top!

🍫 Want a twist? Try a s’mores or brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tart version.

🥶 Freeze for 20 minutes before slicing for clean cuts!

This Strawberry Pop-Tart Cheesecake is a nostalgic, fun, and delicious dessert that’ll bring out your inner child—grab a slice and enjoy! 🍰

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