# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or Golden Oreos, crushed
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons sugar
→ Cheesecake Layer
04 - 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup sugar
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Layer
09 - 1 box (3 ounces) strawberry Jell-O powder
10 - 1 cup boiling water
11 - ½ cup cold water
12 - 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or whipped cream)
13 - 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
→ Whipped Cream Topping
14 - 2 cups heavy cream
15 - ¼ cup powdered sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Shortcake Crumble
17 - 20 Golden Oreos or vanilla cookies, crushed
18 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
19 - 1 box (3 ounces) strawberry Jell-O powder (dry)
# Method Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs or crushed Golden Oreos, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
03 - Place the crust in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely.
04 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mix until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time, gently beating after each addition until just mixed.
05 - Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake 45–50 minutes until the center is slightly wobbly. Remove from oven and cool completely.
06 - Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set firmly.
07 - Dissolve strawberry Jell-O powder in 1 cup boiling water, then stir in ½ cup cold water. Chill until slightly thickened but not fully set, about 30–45 minutes.
08 - Fold in whipped topping and chopped fresh strawberries gently. Spread evenly over chilled cheesecake layer and refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm.
09 - Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over strawberry layer.
10 - Mix crushed Golden Oreos or vanilla cookies with melted butter and dry strawberry Jell-O powder until crumbs are evenly coated and vibrant in color.
11 - Sprinkle the shortcake crumble generously over the whipped cream layer.
12 - Chill until ready to serve. Run a knife around the pan’s edge, remove springform, slice, and enjoy.
