Description

This Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is a creamy, dreamy dessert with a sweet strawberry twist! A velvety smooth cheesecake filling sits atop a buttery vanilla cookie crust, topped with a crispy strawberry crunch made from golden cookies and freeze-dried strawberries. It’s the perfect no-bake treat for summer parties, birthdays, or just when you’re craving something berrylicious!

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

2 cups vanilla wafer cookies (or Golden Oreos), crushed
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup strawberry puree (blended fresh strawberries)

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

1 cup vanilla wafer cookies (or Golden Oreos), crushed
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For Garnish (Optional):

Whipped cream
Fresh strawberries, sliced
White chocolate drizzle

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Instructions

Make the Crust:

In a bowl, mix the crushed vanilla wafer cookies and melted butter until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the fridge while making the filling.

2️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
Stir in sour cream and strawberry puree until fully incorporated.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

3️⃣ Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

In a small bowl, mix the crushed vanilla wafer cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crunch mixture evenly over the cheesecake.

4️⃣ Chill & Serve:

Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of white chocolate, if desired.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the berrylicious goodness!

Notes

For a stronger strawberry flavor, add a few drops of strawberry extract to the filling.
Swap out vanilla wafer cookies for Golden Oreos for extra sweetness.
Use a food processor to easily crush the cookies and freeze-dried strawberries.
If you prefer a baked version, bake the crust for 8-10 minutes at 350°F before adding the filling.