🛒 Ingredients
Crust:
•2 cups crushed Golden Oreos (or graham crackers)
•5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
•3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
•1 cup granulated sugar
•3 large eggs
•1 cup sour cream
•1 tbsp vanilla extract
•1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Strawberry Layer:
•1 cup strawberry preserves
•1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Whipped Topping:
•2 cups heavy whipping cream
•¼ cup powdered sugar
•1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Shortcake Crumble:
•1 ½ cups Golden Oreos, crushed
•1 ½ cups freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
•3 tbsp butter, melted
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan – Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
2️⃣ Make the Crust – Mix crushed Golden Oreos with melted butter, then press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
3️⃣ Prepare Cheesecake Filling – Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until combined.
4️⃣ Assemble Layers – Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Spread strawberry preserves and chopped strawberries on top. Add the remaining cheesecake batter, smoothing the top.
5️⃣ Bake the Cheesecake – Place the pan in a water bath (a larger pan filled with hot water) and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let it cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6️⃣ Make Shortcake Crumble – In a food processor, blend Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries until coarse. Mix in melted butter until crumbly.
7️⃣ Whipped Topping – Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
8️⃣ Assemble & Serve – Spread whipped topping over the chilled cheesecake. Sprinkle generously with strawberry shortcake crumble. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
🔖 Notes & Tips
✅ No freeze-dried strawberries? Use strawberry Jell-O powder instead.
✅ Don’t overbake! The center should be slightly wobbly when removed.
✅ Water bath is key for a smooth, crack-free cheesecake.
✅ Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake is a dream come true! 🍓🍰 Who’s ready to dig in? ❤️