Indulge in the deliciousness of this Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake. Creamy cheesecake with a golden Oreo crust, topped with fresh strawberry compote and a crunchy strawberry-Oreo crumble.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time:6 hours (including chilling)
Yield:12 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
UnitsScale
For the crust:
2cups golden Oreo cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies)
1/2cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1cup granulated sugar
1cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
For the strawberry topping:
1 1/2cups fresh strawberries, chopped
1/4cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the crunch topping:
1/2cup freeze-dried strawberries
1cup golden Oreo cookies
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter, press into pan, and bake.
Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs. Pour over crust.
Bake: Create a water bath, bake until set but slightly jiggly.
Cool and Chill: Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Prepare Toppings: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Crumble freeze-dried strawberries and Oreos with melted butter.
Assemble: Top cheesecake with strawberry compote and crunch topping before serving.
Notes
For a no-bake option, use a no-bake cheesecake filling.
Strawberry crunch topping can be made in advance and stored for up to 3 days.