Description
This Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is a creamy, no-bake dessert featuring a golden Oreo crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and a crunchy topping of freeze-dried strawberries and crushed Oreos. It’s perfect for strawberry lovers looking for a rich yet refreshing treat, finished with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups (200g) crushed Golden Oreos or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) strawberry jam or puree
Topping
- 1 cup (100g) crushed Golden Oreos
- 1/2 cup (60g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine 2 cups of crushed Golden Oreos or graham crackers with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan or a similar dish to form an even crust layer. Chill in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth. Fold in the strawberry jam or puree to infuse the cheesecake with fruity flavor.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust and smooth the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until firm and set.
- Prepare the topping: Mix the 1 cup of crushed Golden Oreos with 1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until combined. Sprinkle this crunchy mixture evenly over the set cheesecake.
- Garnish and serve: Decorate the cheesecake with fresh sliced strawberries and dollops of whipped cream before serving. Slice and enjoy your Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, increase the amount of strawberry jam or puree in the filling.
- If you prefer a firmer crust, bake the crust at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes before adding the filling, then chill.
- Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add a nice crunch without moisture; do not substitute with fresh strawberries in the topping mix.
- The cheesecake is best served chilled and should be stored in the refrigerator.
