How to make an easy strawberry crunch cheesecake - no bake treat that can be made into lots of strawberry crunch cheesecake recipes: strawberry crunch cheesecake cones, jars, or cheesecake bites!
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Made with my strawberry crunch topping recipe! And if you like this delicious dessert, try my No Bake Oreo Cheesecake and my Biscoff Cheesecake!
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake - No Bake Recipe
If you like my Strawberry Shortcake Crumble, you'll love this strawberry shortcake cheesecake! It starts with a delicious Golden Oreos crust and layers on a strawberry cheesecake no bake filling made with fresh strawberries.
Then we'll sprinkle strawberry crunch topping all over the top of the cheesecake to create a delicious outer layer! And check out my Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes for another yummy variation!
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Ingredients
- Golden Oreos - your cookies should be processed with a food processor or crushed in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin down to coarse crumbs. You can also use graham crackers for the crust for a different flavor.
- salted butter - we'll use melted butter in both the Golden Oreo crust and the strawberry crunch topping.
- cream cheese - your cream cheese should be softened to room temperature. I like to just let it sit out for an hour before I start.
- powdered sugar - using powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar helps keep that light and fluffy texture that we're going for in this easy strawberry crunch cheesecake recipe.
- heavy whipping cream - we'll use this to make a whipped cream that we'll fold into the no-bake cheesecake mixture.
- lemon juice - some fresh lemon juice gives our cream cheese filling a slight tangy flavor. And if you're a lemon lover, definitely check out my Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust!
- vanilla - it should be the good stuff -- pure vanilla extract. I like to make my own!
- fresh strawberries - to give our cheesecake that sweet strawberry flavor! And if you love berry desserts, you've got to try my Strawberry Blueberry Pie or my Chocolate Blueberry Cake! And if you love baking with berries, try my Blackberry Coffee Cake!
- strawberry crunch topping - you'll also need to prepare one batch of my easy 3-ingredient strawberry crunch topping. For this, you'll need additional Golden Oreo cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, and salted butter.
Equipment
You'll definitely need a 9-inch springform pan for this recipe -- I like this one from Nordic Ware. I also recommend some plastic wrap for when your cheesecake is chilling, and some parchment paper to line the pan. You may also want a food processor to crush your strawberry crunch topping and your Golden Oreo crust.
Instructions
The full instructions are below in the recipe card, but here's the basic gist of the steps for this easy strawberry crunch cheesecake recipe:
- The first thing you'll want to do is prep your cookie crust. I just crush the Golden Oreo cookies in a food processor, then add in my melted butter to my crushed cookies and pulse until the mixture comes together.
- Then, purée your strawberries with a blender and set them aside in the fridge to chill in an airtight container.
3. In a large bowl, mix your cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Then, in a separate bowl we'll use the whisk attachment of a hand mixer to whip our heavy cream to stiff peaks -- the whipped cream should stick straight up when you lift the beater out the bowl and turn it upright.
5. Gently fold your whipped cream into your cream cheese mixture -- you'll want to make sure none of the whipped cream deflates while you're combining them.
6. Split the mixture in half into two bowls and fold the strawberry puree into one bowl of cheesecake mixture.
7. Then it's time to layer your cheesecake -- you can start with the strawberry cheesecake layer or the vanilla, but just layer each one in, smooth it out, and then pop the cheesecake in the freezer with plastic wrap on top -- you'll want to leave it in there for at least 4 hours for best results, to let your cheesecake set.
8. Now for the best part: we're going to sprinkle all our crunchy strawberry shortcake crumbles onto our creamy cheesecake filling! You'll want to coat the top of your cheesecake and the sides, but be careful for any stray crumbs!
Then, you can serve your no bake strawberry crunch cheesecake immediately, or pop it back in the fridge until it's time to enjoy!
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones Variation
This twist is reminiscent of the classic Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bar! Just layer your strawberry cheesecake filling into sugar cones and layer in fresh strawberries if you like! Then, top with strawberry crunch topping and some whipped cream!
More Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipes
- Make strawberry crunch cheesecake bites using a cupcake pan or silicone cupcake liners.
- Layer your Golden Oreo crumbles and cheesecake fillings in 8-ounce mason jars to make grab-and-go strawberry crunch cheesecake jars!
- You can also save time by pouring the cream cheese filling recipe into a pre-made 10-inch graham cracker pie crust!
- Or you can even add a twist to this recipe with fresh and freeze-dried blueberries or raspberries!
Enjoy this strawberry cheesecake recipe with a Strawberry Gin Smash! And if you like this recipe, check out my Cheesecake Mousse Cups -- perfect for a serving guests!
How to store a strawberry crunch cheesecake?
Store your leftover strawberry crunch cheesecake in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Serve straight from the freezer or if needed, let thaw 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Top Tip
Make sure you give your cheesecake plenty of time to set -- because it's a no-bake recipe, the cream cheese filling will be very soft if you take it out of the freezer early. I like to let this cheesecake sit overnight before serving.
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Ingredients
- 24 Golden Oreo cookies
- 4 tablespoon (59 ml) salted butter - melted
- 24 ounces (680 g) cream cheese - 3 packages, room temp
- 2 cup (240 g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) lemon juice
- 1 cup (144 g) fresh strawberries - puréed in a blender or food processor
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup (355 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 batch strawberry shortcake crumble
Instructions
- To make crust, crush Golden Oreos in a food processor or in a ziploc bag with a rolling pin.
- Add melted butter and combine until well saturated.
- Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, then press in crust mixture evenly around the bottom and one inch up the sides of the pan. Place in freezer while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
- To make filling, combine softened cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar and mix with an electric mixer until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat whipped cream with the whisk attachment of a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Divide mixture in two and removing half to another bowl and set aside.
- Add puréed strawberries to the first half of the cheesecake mixture and fold gently until combined.
- Pour the strawberry half of the cheesecake filling into cookie crust and smooth to even. Layer on the other half of the cheesecake filling and smooth the top.
- Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap and place in freezer for at least 4-5 hours or overnight.
- Remove from freezer and remove cheesecake from springform pan. Coat top and sides of cheesecake with strawberry crumb topping. Return to freezer until ready to serve - if needed, allow to thaw 10-15 minutes before serving to make slicing easier.
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FAQ
If you're in the mood for a strawberry crunch cheesecake recipe, you may wonder what are Strawberry Shortcake crumbles made of? You're in luck! My strawberry crunch topping recipe is so easy and made with only three ingredients: freeze-dried strawberries, melted butter, and Golden Oreos!
Luckily, this is a strawberry crunch cheesecake is no bake, so it doesn't present many of the challenges of a traditional baked cheesecake. Whereas a baked cheesecake risks cracking in the oven as it heats, this no bake strawberry crunch cheesecake will stay smooth, creamy, and fluffy!
Leftover cheesecake will last for up to 3-4 days in the fridge, well-covered in an airtight container.
Last Updated on July 26, 2025 by Chenée Lewis
Lauren says
I'm a texture person so I absolutely LOVE the added crunch on this strawberry cheesecake. I'd make this recipe again and again it's so good!
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you!!! I love the texture too!
Kim says
This looks so good! I'm always up for trying a new cheesecake recipe. Can't wait to try this one!
Casey says
I love that strawberry crunch topping! It's a nice twist on the regular syrup-ish cheesecake topping. Such a creamy and flavorful cheesecake!
Chenée Lewis says
I'm so glad you liked it!
Corrisa says
Can I use Cool Whip instead of beating Heavy Cream?
Chenée Lewis says
Yeah for sure!
Corrisa says
Thank You! Would it be the same amount of Cool Whip as it is Heavy Cream?
Chenée Lewis says
You'll need about 3/4 of a container of Cool Whip.
Shonneik ward says
Omg I’ve made this cheesecake 3 times and my family and friends love it! It’s so good.
Chenée Lewis says
That's so great to hear! Thank you!
Tayler says
I’ve made this about 5 times- it’s that good!! The layers are perfection and it remind me of my favorite ice cream truck treat!
Chenée Lewis says
I can't stop making this cheesecake either! Thank you so much!
Katherine says
The crunch topping really took this cheesecake to the next level. Loved the pretty layers too!
Chenée Lewis says
Me too! So glad you enjoyed it!
Stephanie says
This is one of those recipes I know I will make often this summer - anything to not have to turn on the oven. The combination of the strawberries, creaminess of the cheesecake the and crunch work so nicely together.
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you! I love the different textures in this cheesecake.
Dana says
What can I use instead of a springform pan?
Chenée Lewis says
You can use a deep pie pan with a removable bottom, or just a regular pie pan.
Michelle says
This cheesecake is something else! I made this for a family BBQ at the weekend and oh my word, it flew right off the table! Everyone loved it! Will definitely be making this again.
Chenée Lewis says
That's always the sign of a keeper recipe! So glad it was a hit!
Ashley Ellis says
Excited to make this. Does the filling need to removed from the Golden oreos?
Chenée Lewis says
Nope just throw them in! 🙂
Casey says
This dessert reminds me so much of my favorite ice cream bars. The very same flavors, only I get to have bigger portions. So good!
Chenée Lewis says
It's always so fun to recreate those nostalgic treats at home!
Julia says
It says to use 24oz or 2 packets of cream cheese. Stick with 2 packets because 24 is wrong if you’re from the US. As to my knowledge there are no packets being sold at equal that weight and even at 3 packets it’s not right. It would be 16oz. Please fix this as to not confuse someone who is not used to this kind of stuff
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you for pointing this out! It should have said 3 packets 🙂
Cathleen says
My favourite cheesecake is a strawberry cheesecake, and you took it up like 10 notches!! Thank you so much for this recipe 🙂
Chenée Lewis says
So glad you liked it! 🙂
Claire says
We loved the golden oreo crust rather than the normal graham crust. It made it feel far more like a dessert some how.
And that shortcake crumble. YUMMY! I am sprinkling that on everything!!
The kids loved it, eating the whole thing in one day! (there is 5 of them, but even still!!!) Although I think hubby had a snaky third slice!
Chenée Lewis says
I don't blame them for digging in! This cheesecake is addictive! 🙂
Loreto and Nicoletta says
This is one delicious cheese cake!😋👍❤️ Nice texture play, and now I am so craving a pice! 😋👍🥰
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you! I love this cheesecake too! 🙂
Jacqueline Debono says
What a divine sounding cheesecake! Being a big strawberries and cream fan this recipe is calling my name.
Chenée Lewis says
Oh yeah you'll love it! 🙂
Amanda says
This cheesecake was such a treat! It had the most luxurious texture, and I just loved that crunch topping. Perfect summer dessert!
Chenée Lewis says
I agree! Thanks so much for trying it! 🙂
Andrea says
I'd never made a cheesecake with golden oreos before but this was so good! The kids want us to try it with chocolate oreos next time.
Chenée Lewis says
That's a great idea!!
Ann says
This cheesecake looks scrumptious! I love the idea of using the golden Oreos! Excited to give it a try! Thanks for the share!
Chenée Lewis says
Thanks! Hope you like it! 🙂
Tammy says
That Strawberry Shortcake Crumble is like crack. Perfect for a bunch of different desserts but also so good topped on ice cream! This cheesecake is fabulous! Cannot wait to make this next <3
Chenée Lewis says
It's so good! You'll love it on this cheesecake 🙂
Erin says
So many delicious layers! So perfect for summer when I really don't want to turn on the oven. I can't wait to try this!
Chenée Lewis says
I hope you love it! 🙂
Linda says
This is such a beautiful looking dessert for spring or summer and perfect for company. It's creamy, sweet and really brings the flavor of strawberries to the table. I love that you used freeze-dried fruit for the topping as it brings even more fruit flavor to the dessert.
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you! It's so full of strawberry flavor 😋