Description
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for anyone who loves creamy cheesecake and the nostalgic flavor of strawberry crunch ice cream bars. This stunning dessert combines a rich, velvety baked cheesecake with a buttery Golden Oreo crust, a smooth cream cheese filling, and a crunchy strawberry cookie topping that delivers the perfect balance of creamy and crispy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
🍪 For the Golden Oreo Crust
- 30 Golden Oreo cookies, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
🧀 For the Cheesecake Filling
- 24 ounces (3 packages) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
🍓 For the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 20 Golden Oreo cookies
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin powder
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
🍦 For the Whipped Cream Topping
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🍓 Garnishes
- Fresh strawberries
- Strawberry slices
- White chocolate drizzle
- Golden Oreo crumbs
- Freeze-dried strawberries
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix together:
- Crushed Golden Oreos
- Melted butter
Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Allow to cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until completely smooth.
Gradually add sugar.
Mix until creamy.
Add:
- Sour cream
- Vanilla extract
- Cornstarch
Mix until combined.
Add eggs one at a time.
Mix on low speed after each addition.
Finally, stir in heavy cream.
Do not overmix.
Step 3: Fill the Pan
Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
Step 4: Bake
Place the cheesecake in a water bath if desired.
Bake for 60–70 minutes.
The center should still have a slight jiggle.
Turn off the oven.
Leave the cheesecake inside with the oven door slightly open for 1 hour.
Step 5: Chill
Cool completely at room temperature.
Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 6: Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping
Place in a food processor:
- Golden Oreo cookies
- Freeze-dried strawberries
Pulse until coarse crumbs form.
Mix in:
- Strawberry gelatin powder
- Melted butter
Stir until crumbly.
Step 7: Prepare the Whipped Cream
Beat together:
- Heavy whipping cream
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
Until stiff peaks form.
Spread or pipe around the cheesecake.
Step 8: Decorate
Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping generously over the cheesecake.
Decorate with:
- Fresh strawberries
- Golden Oreo crumbs
- White chocolate drizzle
- Mint leaves
Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for a silky filling.
- Avoid overmixing after adding the eggs.
- Bake slowly for the creamiest texture.
- Chill overnight for best results.
- Add the crunch topping just before serving to keep it crispy.
- A water bath helps prevent cracks but is optional.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Chilling Time:: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Protein: 8g