Description
Creamy strawberry delight cheesecake blends rich Philadelphia cream cheese with sweet summer berries. Silky layers promise indulgent pleasure for dessert enthusiasts seeking classic comfort with European elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) fresh strawberries, puréed
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 24 Golden Oreo cookies
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) salted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 batch strawberry shortcake crumble (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize Golden Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan, covering the bottom and slightly up the sides. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Cream Cheese Base: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until achieving a velvety smooth texture. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture to maintain its delicate airiness.
- Layering Technique: Divide the cream cheese mixture in half. Incorporate strawberry purée into one portion, ensuring uniform color distribution. Spread the strawberry layer evenly over the chilled crust, followed by the plain cream cheese mixture, creating a pristine, smooth surface.
- Freezing and Setting: Wrap the cheesecake in protective plastic and freeze for 4-5 hours or preferably overnight to achieve optimal texture and consistency.
- Serving Presentation: Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and garnish with strawberry shortcake crumble. Allow 10-15 minutes of thawing before slicing to ensure clean, elegant cuts. Keep refrigerated until moments before serving.
Notes
- Crumb Crushing Technique: Use a food processor or sealed bag method to create ultra-fine Golden Oreo cookie crumbs for a smoother, more uniform crust texture.
- Crust Compression Tip: Press cookie mixture firmly and evenly against pan walls to prevent crumbly edges and ensure a stable cheesecake foundation.
- Cream Cheese Mixing Secret: Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to achieve a completely smooth, lump-free filling with silky consistency.
- Freezing and Serving Hack: Allow 10-15 minutes of thawing time before slicing to create clean, precise cuts and optimal serving temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 224 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg