Creamy cheesecake, sweet strawberries, and a buttery crunchy topping come together in this irresistible dessert inspired by classic strawberry crunch ice cream bars.
🧾 Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups crushed vanilla cookies or graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
For the cheesecake filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container whipped topping
- 1 cup diced strawberries
For the strawberry crunch topping
- 1 ½ cups crushed golden sandwich cookies
- ½ cup strawberry-flavored gelatin powder
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Optional toppings
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Strawberry syrup drizzle
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the crust
Mix crushed cookies with melted butter.
Press into a 9×13-inch dish or springform pan.
Chill while preparing the filling.
2. Prepare the cheesecake filling
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in whipped topping gently.
Stir in diced strawberries.
Spread evenly over the crust.
3. Make the crunch topping
Combine:
- crushed cookies
- strawberry gelatin powder
- melted butter
Sprinkle generously over the cheesecake layer.
4. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
5. Serve
Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving.
🍰 Delicious Variations
- Use strawberry shortcake cookies for extra flavor
- Add a strawberry jam layer
- Make individual dessert cups
- Drizzle white chocolate on top
❄️ Storage
Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.
For cleaner slices, chill overnight before cutting.