Description
Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is an easy no-bake dessert with layers of creamy cheesecake, sweet strawberries, and a buttery strawberry cookie crunch topping. Inspired by the nostalgic strawberry shortcake bars, this showstopping cheesecake is perfect for holidays, summer parties, or whenever you’re craving a fruity and fun treat.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 2 cups crushed golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 8 oz whipped topping)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder (for flavor and color)
- For the strawberry crunch topping:
- 1 cup golden sandwich cookies
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries or 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin mix
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
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Make the crust: In a bowl, combine crushed golden sandwich cookies with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill while you make the filling.
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Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in strawberry gelatin powder and chopped strawberries.
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Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks (or use whipped topping), then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
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Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
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Make the crunch topping: In a food processor, pulse golden cookies and freeze-dried strawberries or gelatin powder until crumbly. Add melted butter and pulse again until combined.
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Sprinkle the crunch topping evenly over the cheesecake.
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Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
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Slice and serve cold, topped with extra whipped cream or berries if desired.
Notes
- Use raspberry or blueberry for a mixed berry version.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the cream cheese to lighten it up.
- A 9×13 pan works well for a cheesecake bar version.
- Strawberry gelatin adds flavor and a vibrant pink color.
