Description
This no-bake Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake is a delightful and easy dessert that combines a creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy golden Oreo crust and a sweet strawberry topping. Perfect for a quick treat, it requires no baking and is chilled overnight for a smooth, rich texture paired with fresh strawberry flavors.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 2 (8 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (7 oz)
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
Crust
- 20 golden Oreos, crushed
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
Strawberry Topping
- 12–15 golden Oreos, crushed
- 1.5 oz Strawberry Jello (1/2 box)
- 1–2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Lemon zest (to taste)
To Serve
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Sauce: Combine clean, diced strawberries and sugar in a small pot. Cook over low to medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the strawberries soften and release their juices.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: While the strawberries cook, mix room temperature cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth. Taste and add powdered sugar if you prefer a sweeter cheesecake. Set aside.
- Make Crust Base: Mix crushed golden Oreos with melted butter until fully combined. Set this mixture aside for assembling the crust in cupcake liners.
- Cool and Blend Strawberry Sauce: Remove the strawberry sauce from heat and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, blend or mash the strawberries to achieve a smoother sauce consistency.
- Add Lemon Zest and Prepare Liners: Stir lemon zest into the cooled strawberry sauce. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to prepare for assembly.
- Form Crust in Liners: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the Oreo crust mixture into each cupcake liner. Press firmly with clean fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup to create an even crust layer.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Pipe or spoon the cheesecake filling over the Oreo crust in each liner. Then carefully pipe the strawberry sauce into the center of the cheesecake filling to create a strawberry swirl or pocket.
- Add Topping and Chill: Sprinkle the top of each cheesecake with the remaining strawberry crunch mixture (crushed golden Oreos, strawberry Jello, and butter). Refrigerate the cheesecakes overnight to allow them to set properly.
- Serve: Garnish with whipped cream and additional strawberry crunch topping before serving. Enjoy the creamy, fruity, and crunchy layers!
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Chill cheesecakes overnight for best texture and firmness.
- You can substitute golden Oreos with regular Oreos for a chocolate crust.
- Adjust powdered sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
