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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

Viral strawberry crunch cheesecake layers Golden Oreo crust with creamy strawberry filling and the iconic crunch topping. Get the recipe!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 30 whole Golden Oreos divided
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries divided
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree fresh strawberries blended
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups cold heavy cream

Method
 

  1. **Crust.** Crush 20 Golden Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix with 6 tbsp melted butter. Press into a 9 inch springform pan and freeze 20 minutes.
  2. **Crunch.** Pulse remaining 10 Golden Oreos with 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries until coarse crumbs. Toss with remaining 2 tbsp melted butter. Set aside.
  3. **Beat.** Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla 2 minutes until smooth and lump free.
  4. **Whip.** In a separate bowl whip cold cream to stiff peaks, 3 minutes.
  5. **Fold.** Gently fold whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture in 3 additions until no white streaks remain.
  6. **Layer.** Spread filling over the crust and smooth the top. Chill 6 hours.
  7. **Top.** Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with the remaining 1/2 cup whole freeze dried strawberries scattered on top.

Notes

Use freeze dried strawberries, not fresh, for the crunch topping. Fresh berries make it soggy. Soften cream cheese 1 hour at room temp for a smooth lump free filling. Use Golden Oreos for the most authentic strawberry shortcake bar flavor.