Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional)
- For the topping:
- 15 Golden Oreos or vanilla sandwich cookies
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries or 2 tbsp strawberry Jell-O powder
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Optional garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
- Strawberry sauce or glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and flour (if using). Mix in eggs one at a time until just combined.
- Pour filling over crust. Bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes until center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pulse cookies and freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Press strawberry crunch mixture onto top and sides of chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, or strawberry sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling.
- Bake in a water bath and let cool gradually to avoid cracks.
- Freeze-dried strawberries give the best crunch—avoid fresh for the topping.
- Can be made a day in advance for best flavor and texture.
- Store covered in the fridge or freeze individual slices for later.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
