Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake, crunchy golden Oreo crust, and sweet strawberry flavors with this Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake recipe. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests with a showstopper dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups golden Oreo cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen, strained)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 cup crushed golden Oreo cookies (about 10 cookies)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Garnish (optional):
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Strawberry syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Combine golden Oreo crumbs with melted butter, press into the pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, strawberry puree, and flour. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Place the pan in a water bath and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the topping: Mix freeze-dried strawberries, crushed Oreos, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the cheesecake.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and strawberry syrup if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth texture.
- You can swirl additional strawberry puree into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
