🍓 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups Golden Oreos (about 20 cookies), crushed

• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

• 20 Golden Oreo cookies, crushed

• 1 (3 oz) box strawberry Jell-O powder

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For Decoration (optional):

• Whipped cream

• Fresh strawberries, halved

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. In a bowl, mix crushed Oreos, melted butter, and sugar until evenly moistened.

3. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

4. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add in sugar and beat until creamy.

3. Mix in eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition.

4. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until just combined.

5. Pour filling over the cooled crust.

Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake

1. Place the springform pan inside a larger roasting pan.

2. Fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the cheesecake pan (water bath method).

3. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is almost set but slightly jiggly.

4. Turn off oven, crack the door slightly, and let cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour.

5. Remove, cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Step 4: Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping

1. Crush Oreos into small crumbs.

2. Stir in strawberry Jell-O powder.

3. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.

4. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes.

5. Cool completely and break into crunchy bits.

Step 5: Assemble & Serve

1. Once cheesecake is fully chilled, remove from pan.

2. Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping generously over the top and sides.

3. Pipe whipped cream around the edges and decorate with fresh strawberries.

Tips & Variations

• Add a layer of strawberry jam or preserves on top of the cheesecake before the crunch topping for extra flavor.

• You can swap Golden Oreos for vanilla wafers if preferred.

• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.