Description

This Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and layered with a nostalgic golden-strawberry crunch topping that everyone loves! Whether you bake or go no-bake, this dessert is easy to make and guaranteed to impress at birthdays, holidays, or any sweet occasion.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

✅ 1 ½ cups Golden Oreo or graham cracker crumbs
✅ ¼ cup granulated sugar
✅ 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
✅ Pinch of salt

For the Cheesecake Filling (Baked):

✅ 3 (8 oz) blocks full-fat cream cheese, softened
✅ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✅ ¾ cup sour cream
✅ 3 large eggs
✅ ¼ cup heavy cream
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

✅ 20 Golden Oreos, crushed
✅ 1 package freeze-dried strawberries
✅ 3 tbsp strawberry gelatin (optional, for color & flavor)
✅ 4 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix cookie crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

2️⃣ Make the Filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in heavy cream. Pour over crust.

3️⃣ Bake the Cheesecake
Place pan in a water bath and bake for 50–60 minutes. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let sit for 1 hour. Chill in the fridge for 4–6 hours or overnight.

4️⃣ Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping
Pulse cookies and freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor. Mix with gelatin and melted butter until crumbly. Chill or bake briefly for extra crunch.

5️⃣ Assemble and Serve
Top fully chilled cheesecake with crunch topping. Garnish with whipped cream, sliced strawberries, or drizzle with strawberry sauce. Slice and serve!

Notes

✔ For no-bake: Replace eggs with 1 cup whipped topping and skip baking.
✔ Use freeze-dried strawberries only—not frozen—for crunch topping.
✔ Let cheesecake chill overnight for best slicing and flavor.
✔ Swap Golden Oreos for vanilla wafers or graham crackers based on preference.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 mins (baked) OR Chill Time: 6 hours (no-bake)
Category: Dessert, Cheesecake
Method: Bake or No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12 slices
Calories: 420
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g

Keywords: Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake