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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry and balsamic compote (see below)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Crumble mixture (see below)
Strawberry and Balsamic Compote
- 2 cups hulled and sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Combine the strawberries and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have broken down and the mixture is syrupy. Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
Crumble Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the oats and brown sugar.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the crumble mixture as described above.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Stir in the strawberry and balsamic compote.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Top with sliced strawberries.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.