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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe

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This Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake combines a crunchy vanilla cream cookie crust with layers of smooth cream cheese and fluffy whipped cream, infused with vibrant strawberry gelatin. Topped with crushed vanilla and strawberry wafer cookies and decorative whipped cream stars, it’s a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for berry lovers seeking a refreshing treat with texture and flavor.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 lb vanilla cream cookies (about 34 cookies), divided
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Strawberry Gelatin

  • 1 small box (3.3 oz) strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 2 bricks (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Topping

  • 10 strawberry wafer cookies (about 4 oz)
  • About half a small tub of whipped topping, thawed and placed into a pastry bag with a star tip

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Place 26 vanilla cream cookies into a food processor and process until they form fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and process until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 10-inch springform pan to form the crust. Freeze for 15 minutes to set.
  2. Prepare the Strawberry Gelatin: In a bowl, combine the strawberry gelatin powder with 1 cup boiling water. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool at room temperature; do not refrigerate.
  3. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  4. Whip the Cream: In another bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, scraping down the sides once to ensure even whipping.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Divide the whipped cream into two halves. Gently fold one half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the cooled gelatin mixture and then fold in the other half of the whipped cream until smooth.
  6. Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour half of the strawberry gelatin mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes to set this layer. Remove from freezer, gently spread the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture on top, then carefully pour the remaining strawberry gelatin mixture on the surface.
  7. Prepare the Topping: Coarsely crush the remaining 8 vanilla cream cookies along with the 10 strawberry wafer cookies. You can use a tart shaper or place them in a sealed sandwich bag and crush with a rolling pin. Optionally, add a few drops of food coloring to the crushed cookies to add color and mix well. Sprinkle this cookie crumble evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
  8. Chill the Cheesecake: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and ready to serve.
  9. Serve: Before serving, pipe the thawed whipped topping from the pastry bag in decorative star shapes over the cheesecake as desired.

Notes

  • Freezing the crust and the first gelatin layer helps to set the cheesecake properly before adding the next layer.
  • Do not refrigerate the gelatin before combining; cooling at room temperature prevents premature setting.
  • Folding whipped cream gently maintains a light and airy texture in the cheesecake layers.
  • Using a springform pan makes removal easier and keeps the cheesecake intact.
  • Optional food coloring can enhance the visual appeal of the cookie topping.

Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake, Dessert, Strawberry Gelatin, Cookie Crust, Cream Cheese Dessert

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