Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake lush brings together delightful layers of graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese, and fresh strawberry goodness. Sweet dessert perfection awaits when you dive into this irresistible treat that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 package Golden Oreos (36 cookies)
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 (16-ounce / 454 grams) container Cool Whip
Pudding and Fruit Layer:
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces / 96 grams each) instant cheesecake pudding mix (sugar free)
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) whole milk
- 4 cups (600 grams) sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor or by crushing inside a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin.
- Combine crushed cracker crumbs with melted butter, mixing thoroughly until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a compact base. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping until fully incorporated. Spread this luxurious mixture evenly over the chilled crust, ensuring complete coverage.
- Prepare pudding layer by whisking cheesecake pudding mix with whole milk until thickened and smooth. Fold in remaining whipped topping to create a light, airy texture. Carefully distribute this layer over the cream cheese mixture, spreading gently to prevent disturbing the previous layer.
- Arrange fresh strawberry slices in a uniform, overlapping pattern to completely blanket the pudding layer. For best presentation, select ripe, vibrant strawberries and slice them thinly for maximum coverage.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow layers to set and flavors to meld. Serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Crushing Cookies Tip: For a more uniform texture, pulse cookies in short bursts to avoid over-processing, which can make crumbs too fine and dense.
- Crust Modification: Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the cookie crumb mixture for an extra flavor dimension that complements the strawberries.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese alternatives and use coconut whipped cream to make the dessert lactose-free and suitable for plant-based diets.
- Fresh Fruit Swap: Experiment with seasonal berries like raspberries or blackberries to create different flavor variations while maintaining the dessert’s creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg