Oreo strawberry cheesecake is an easy dessert for anyone who loves a mix of Oreo cookies, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a delicious strawberry mirror glaze.
¾cupstrawberry puree(from about 1 ½ cups whole strawberries)
16ozcream cheese2 - 8oz blocks soften
½cupgranulated sugar
2tbspflour
¾tspvanilla extract
2large eggs
⅓cupsour cream
3tbspheavy cream
Strawberry Glaze
4cupsstrawberriesremove stems and chop
¾cup granulated sugar
2tsplemon juice
¼tspsalt
2tbspwater
2tspcornstarch
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325℉
Oreo Crust
Crush the cookies into fine crumbs and mix them with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, then chill while preparing the filling.
Filling
Blend fresh strawberries in a food processor or blender until it is a smooth puree. Set aside for the next step.
In a bowl or food processor beat the cream cheese and add the sugar, flour, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.. Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until combined. Then, transfer the cream cheese mixture into a bowl (if it was in the food processor) and fold in the strawberry puree, sour cream and heavy cream. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust.
Bake
Wrap the pan with two layers of aluminum foil and place it inside a 9" cake pan. Pour hot water (about 1 inch deep) into the larger pan to create a water bath. Bake at 325°F for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but the edges are set. Turn off the oven, leave the door slightly open, and let the cheesecake cool for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
Strawberry Glaze
Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.Combine the cornstarch mixture with the fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly, until mixture begins to thicken, cook 1 to 2 minutes more.Strain the strawberry glaze and let it cool slightly before drizzling over the cheesecake.
Assembling the Cheesecake
Trim the leafy tops off six strawberries. Place the largest strawberry upside down at the center of the cheesecake. Position another strawberry beside it, then stand an Oreo cookie on its side against the strawberry. Continue alternating strawberries and Oreo cookies in a circular pattern around the center strawberry until the arrangement is complete.
Top with Glaze
Drizzle the strawberry glaze over the center strawberry, allowing it to flow outward until the cheesecake top is evenly coated.