Savor the silky smooth texture of this delightful no-bake cheesecake with the added crunch of strawberries and golden Oreos. The best part? It can be prepared ahead of time, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients: Yield: One 8-inch cheesecake
Cheesecake Crust:
- 15-16 Golden Oreos, finely crushed
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 90g Butter, melted (vegan butter is fine too)
Strawberry Crunch Layer:
- Reserved 1/4 cup of Oreo crumbs from the crust
- 3-4 tbsp crushed freeze-dried or dehydrated strawberries
Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 650g Cream Cheese, softened (vegan or regular)
- 65g Sour Cream
- 100g Granulated Sugar
- 3 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 300ml Whipping Cream (dairy-free or regular), whipped to medium peaks
- 60g Powdered Sugar (to mix with whipped cream)
- 3-4 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, powdered
Steps:
- Prepping the Pan: Line an 8-inch springform pan with baking paper.
- Crust Creation: In a bowl, combine the crushed golden Oreos, sugar, and melted butter. Once mixed to a wet sand consistency, press firmly onto the base and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Cheesecake Filling: Using a stand mixer, blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, and granulated sugar until smooth and lump-free, approximately 3-4 minutes. Incorporate the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the whipped cream (mixed with powdered sugar) until well combined.
- Layering the Fillings: Divide the cream cheese mixture equally. To one-half, add the powdered freeze-dried strawberries and fold gently. Pour the strawberry cream cheese layer onto the set crust. Follow this by gently layering on the vanilla cream cheese mixture.
- Setting the Cheesecake: Wrap the pan with plastic wrap and allow it to chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 12 hours.
- Final Presentation: Use an offset spatula to gently release the cheesecake from the sides of the springform pan. Transfer the cheesecake to a serving plate. Before serving, sprinkle the strawberry crunch layer on top.
- Dive in & Enjoy: Slice up your masterpiece and savor every bite!
A tip: This cheesecake pairs beautifully with a chilled glass of sparkling wine or a hot cup of coffee. Cheers! 🍓🍰🥂
