No Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Jars Recipe
No Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Jars are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling layered with a buttery Oreo crust and topped with a crunchy freeze-dried strawberry and Oreo crumble. Perfectly portioned in jars, these cheesecakes require no baking and are ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a refreshing, fruity treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crust
- 30 Golden Oreos
- 5 Tablespoons butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
Topping
- 15 Golden Oreos
- 2 ounces freeze dried strawberries
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Make the crust: Process 30 Golden Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor. Add 5 tablespoons of melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated and combine well.
- Form the crust in jars: Spoon about 1½ to 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each jar. Lightly press down with the back of a measuring spoon to create an even crust layer.
- Beat the cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat 24 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps, scraping down the sides as needed for uniform texture.
- Add sweetened condensed milk: Gradually add 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese, mixing continuously to combine thoroughly.
- Mix in strawberry preserves: Beat in 1 cup of strawberry preserves until well incorporated into the mixture.
- Whip in heavy cream: With the mixer on low speed, slowly drizzle in 1½ cups of heavy whipping cream. Once combined, increase the speed to high and whip until the filling becomes thick and fluffy.
- Fill the jars: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust layer in each jar, smoothing the tops as desired.
- Prepare the strawberry crunch topping: Pulse 15 Golden Oreos and 2 ounces of freeze dried strawberries in the food processor until coarse crumbs form.
- Add butter to topping: Mix 2 tablespoons of softened butter into the crumb mixture, working it until you achieve a crumble texture.
- Top the jars: Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the strawberry crunch topping evenly over each cheesecake jar.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the jars until well chilled and set, about 2 hours, before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese and butter for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- The strawberry preserves add natural sweetness and a fruity flavor, but you can substitute with any berry jam of your choice.
- Pressing the crust firmly ensures a stable base that holds the filling well.
- The heavy whipping cream ensures the cheesecake filling is light and fluffy; be careful not to overwhip.
- You can prepare these jars a day in advance and keep refrigerated until serving.
- For an extra touch, garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
