Oooh yes, you’re going full dessert diva now! 😍 A Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Delight is like if strawberry shortcake and creamy cheesecake had the most luscious layered baby ever. Sweet, tangy, creamy, and that buttery crunch? Game over.
This is a no-bake, layered dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or when you’re just craving something unreasonably delicious.
🍓 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Delight
Layers of cream, berries, crunch & joy.
Serves: 12–16 (9×13″ pan)
Prep Time: 30 min
Chill Time: 4+ hours (overnight = perfect set)
🛒 Ingredients
Crunch Topping (Strawberry Shortcake Style):
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20 Golden Oreos or shortbread cookies
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10 strawberry wafer cookies (like Voortman or Keebler Strawberry)
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5 tbsp melted butter
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Optional: 1 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (for color + extra flavor)
Cheesecake Layer:
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16 oz cream cheese, room temp
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups heavy whipping cream (or 1 tub Cool Whip)
Strawberry Layer:
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1 (3 oz) box strawberry Jell-O
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½ cup boiling water
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½ cup cold water
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1½ cups chopped fresh strawberries
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1 cup sliced strawberries (for garnish)
👩🍳 Directions
1. Make the crunch topping:
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Crush the Golden Oreos and strawberry wafers together (food processor or plastic bag + rolling pin).
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Mix with melted butter until crumbly.
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Reserve ¾ cup for topping, press the rest into the bottom of a greased 9×13″ pan.
2. Whip the cheesecake layer:
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
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Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture (or just use Cool Whip for an easier version).
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Spread over crust and smooth out evenly.
3. Make the strawberry layer:
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Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water, then stir in cold water.
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Let cool to room temp, then stir in chopped strawberries.
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Gently pour over cheesecake layer.
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Chill in fridge for 4–6 hours or until fully set.
4. Top it off:
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Sprinkle the reserved strawberry crunch topping over the set Jell-O.
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Add sliced strawberries and extra whipped cream swirls if you’re feelin’ fancy.
🔁 Variations:
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Want it all cheesecake, no Jell-O? Fold chopped strawberries right into the cheesecake layer and skip the gelatin.
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Chocolate twist: Use chocolate Oreos in the crust and drizzle the top with chocolate syrup.
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Cup version: Layer everything in mason jars or dessert cups for party-perfect servings!
Want a baked cheesecake version with that same strawberry crunch on top? Just say the word and I’ll cheesecake-it-up. 🍓🧁