Description
This easy, no-bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake features a creamy, tangy filling layered over a golden cookie crust and topped with a nostalgic strawberry crunch. It’s a crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or any occasion when you want a slice of pure joy—no oven required!
Ingredients
- 24 golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos), crushed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 12 golden sandwich cookies, crushed (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- Fresh strawberry slices (optional garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Crush 24 golden sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand. Mix with 1/3 cup melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Smooth with the back of a spoon or glass. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 2-3 minutes). Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Stir in diced strawberries and lemon juice.
- Spoon cheesecake filling over the chilled crust. Spread evenly and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries and 12 golden sandwich cookies. Mix with 2 tablespoons melted butter until crumbly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping evenly over the cheesecake.
- Release cheesecake from the pan. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and whipped cream if desired. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean slices.
Notes
Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) for a firm texture. Add the crunch topping just before serving to keep it crisp. For gluten-free, use gluten-free sandwich cookies. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based cream cheese and coconut cream. Clean your knife between slices for neat presentation. If the filling is too thick, add a splash of lemon juice or milk.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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