🍓 Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake 🍰✨

A creamy no-bake cheesecake with a golden cookie crust, fluffy filling, and a crunchy strawberry topping!

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 2 cups golden cookies (or vanilla sandwich cookies), finely crushed
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz (450 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups cold heavy whipping cream

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping

• 1 cup golden cookies, finely crushed
• ½ cup (15 g) freeze-dried strawberries, pulsed into powder
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare Pan: Lightly grease and line an 8–9 inch springform pan with parchment.
2. Make Crust: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until moistened. Press firmly into pan. Chill.
3. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla; beat creamy. Whip cream to stiff peaks, then fold gently into cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over crust. Chill 4 hrs or overnight.
4. Make Topping: Mix crushed cookies, strawberry powder, and melted butter until clumpy. Sprinkle over cheesecake before serving.
5. Serve: Release pan sides. Slice neatly with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

Details

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Chill Time: 4 hours (overnight preferred)
• Total Time: ~4½ hours
• Yield: 10–12 slices
• Kcal: ~320 per slice

✨ Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with strawberry flavor—this cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert for any occasion!