Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheese Cake

Here’s a Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake recipe that combines creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberry flavor, and that nostalgic strawberry crunch topping — like the Good Humor ice cream bars. It’s perfect for parties, birthdays, or when you want a showstopper dessert.

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🍓 Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

🔹 Layers Overview:

1. Golden Oreo crust

2. Strawberry & vanilla layered cheesecake

3. Whipped topping or strawberry glaze

4. Strawberry Crunch Topping

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✅ Ingredients:

🧁 Crust:

• 24 Golden Oreos (or vanilla sandwich cookies)

• 1/4 cup (60g) melted butter

🍓 Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 large eggs

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup strawberry puree or crushed strawberries

• Optional: pink/red food coloring for a more vibrant strawberry layer

🍦 Topping:

• Whipped cream or stabilized whipped topping

• Fresh strawberries (halved or chopped)

🍪 Strawberry Crunch Topping:

• 12 Golden Oreos

• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (or strawberry Jell-O powder for a classic crunch bar vibe)

• 2 tbsp melted butter

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

• Crush Golden Oreos into fine crumbs.

• Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.

• Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Make the Cheesecake Batter:

• Beat cream cheese until smooth.

• Add sugar and vanilla; mix well.

• Beat in eggs one at a time.

• Add sour cream and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.

3. Divide & Flavor:

• Split batter into 2 bowls:

  • Bowl 1: Leave plain (vanilla layer)

  • Bowl 2: Add strawberry puree and a bit of food coloring for the pink layer.

4. Layer & Bake:

• Pour vanilla layer over the crust.

• Carefully spoon strawberry layer on top.

• Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 55–65 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.

• Turn off oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour inside.

• Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. Make Strawberry Crunch Topping:

• Crush Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries (or mix Oreos with strawberry Jell-O powder).

• Stir in melted butter until crumbly.

• Sprinkle generously over chilled cheesecake.

6. Decorate:

• Pipe whipped cream around the edges.

• Add fresh strawberries on top.

• Sprinkle extra crunch topping over everything for extra texture.

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🎉 Tips & Variations:

• Want it no-bake? Use a no-bake cheesecake base (cream cheese + whipped topping + gelatin).

• Add a strawberry glaze drizzle for more berry flavor.

• Use a store-bought strawberry sauce swirled into the batter for a ripple effect.