Strawberry Cheesecake Lush
Creamy, dreamy, and packed with juicy strawberries, this no-bake dessert layers a buttery Golden Oreo crust with a silky cream cheese layer, a light cheesecake pudding middle, and a crown of fresh strawberries finished with fluffy Cool Whip.
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Food Processor
- 9x13 Pan
Ingredients
Crust
- 36 pieces Golden Oreos, crushed Crushed into fine crumbs
- 6 tablespoons Butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened At room temperature
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Cool Whip For cream cheese layer
Pudding Layer
- 2 packages Instant Cheesecake Pudding Mix 3.4 ounces each
- 3 cups Milk
Topping
- 3.5 cups Fresh Strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup Cool Whip For topping
Instructions
- Crush the Golden Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a Ziplock bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Make sure the crumbs are evenly fine so the crust presses together nicely.
- Combine the crushed Oreos with melted butter and press into a 9x13 pan to form the base. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press firmly and evenly. Refrigerate to set for at least 10–15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of Cool Whip until smooth. Scrape sides with a spatula to ensure no lumps remain. Spread this mixture over the chilled cookie base in an even layer.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cheesecake pudding mix and milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip gently until combined, then spread over the cream cheese layer evenly.
- Arrange sliced strawberries over the pudding layer, covering the surface for a generous fruit topping. You can fan slices or scatter them for a rustic look.
- Spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the top of the strawberries for a fluffy finish. Smooth with an offset spatula if desired.
- Refrigerate until firm before serving, at least 2 hours, but overnight is even better for clean slices.
Notes
Chill for at least 2 hours; longer chilling helps layers set and slices hold shape. If your strawberries are watery, pat them dry to prevent soggy layers.