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This Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is the ultimate no-bake dessert. It has a buttery golden Oreo crust, a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling made in one bowl, and that iconic strawberry shortcake crumble on top. It’s beautiful, simple, and always the first dessert gone.
👉 Try it alongside my Eclair No-Bake Cake or Christmas Crack Toffee Bars for a holiday-ready dessert spread!
This no-bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake features a golden Oreo crust, a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling made with cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and mashed strawberries, and a crunchy strawberry shortcake topping made from Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries. It sets beautifully in the fridge, slices cleanly, and delivers that nostalgic strawberry crunch flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for parties, holidays, and make-ahead desserts.
Table of Contents
- Prefer to watch? Here’s the full step-by-step video.
- What You’ll Need for Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
- Full Ingredient List
- How To Make Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
- Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- More Great Dessert Recipes
- Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe
Prefer to watch? Here’s the full step-by-step video.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
This recipe is smooth, creamy, fruity, and topped with a buttery strawberry crumble that reminds everyone of classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.
⏰ Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
🛒 Key Ingredients: Golden oreos, cool whip, mashed strawberries
🍽️ Servings: 6 servings
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days.
👉 Want another no-bake dessert? Try my Easy No Bake Cheesecake next!
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What You’ll Need for Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
- Golden Oreos: Create a buttery, sweet crust.
- Cool Whip: Lightens and stabilizes the filling.
- Mashed strawberries: Give the cheesecake its color and fresh berry flavor.
Full Ingredient List
Crust:
- 20 to 25 golden Oreo cookies
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- Two 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 3/4 cup mashed strawberries
Strawberry Shortcake Crumble:
- 12 golden Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts – perfect for saving or printing for later.
How To Make Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
Step 1: Make the crust: Crush 20 to 25 golden Oreos. Mix with 4 tablespoons melted butter until combined. Press into a springform pan or 8×8 dish. Freeze 10 minutes.
Step 2: Make the filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth.
Step 3: Fold in Cool Whip.
Step 4: Stir the mashed strawberries directly into the entire cheesecake mixture.
Step 5: Assemble: Spread the strawberry cheesecake mixture over the crust. Refrigerate 2 hours.
Step 6: Make the crumble: Pulse 12 golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until ground. Add melted butter and pulse again.
Step 7: Finish: Sprinkle crumble over the cheesecake and serve.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Variations
- Swap strawberries for blueberries and use freeze-dried blueberries.
- Fold diced fresh strawberries into the filling.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the crumble.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Start with softened cream cheese so your filling turns silky.
- Freeze-dried strawberries give the crumble its bright color and crunch.
- A springform pan makes slicing extra clean.
Recipe FAQs – Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
No, they add moisture. Freeze-dried is the way to go.
Yes, just whip to stiff peaks first.
Yes! Freeze without the crumble and add it after thawing.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with fresh strawberries or a drizzle of strawberry syrup. It pairs perfectly with Eclair No-Bake Cake and Christmas Crack Toffee Bars for a complete dessert board.
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Store: Refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze without crumble up to 2 months. Add topping before serving.
- Make ahead: Ideal for holidays since it chills beautifully overnight.
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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust:
- 20 to 25 golden Oreo cookies
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- Two 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 8 oz container Cool Whip, thawed
- ¾ cup mashed strawberries
Strawberry Shortcake Crumble:
- 12 golden Oreo cookies
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Make the crust: Crush Oreos in a bag or food processor. Mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan or 8×8 dish. Freeze 10 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip, then stir in mashed strawberries until fully combined.
- Layer: Spread the strawberry cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust. Refrigerate 2 hours.
- Make the crumble: Add Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor and pulse until ground. Add melted butter and pulse again.
- Finish: Sprinkle crumble over the cheesecake and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This was absolutely delicious! I made it for a large crowd and every single person enjoyed it.
We love this pie!!! Everyone I share it with has asked for more. The pie could not be easier to make. It is low effort with amazing results. Give it a try!
Made this today for July 4th celebration. Had to sneak a taste…absolutely fantastic! Thanks, Julia!
This sounds so delicious, and I cannot wait to try it.