# 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
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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs or crushed Golden Oreos, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until evenly moistened. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
03 - Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
04 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating gently after each addition until just incorporated.
05 - Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is slightly wobbly. Remove from oven and cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
06 - Dissolve strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water, then stir in ½ cup cold water. Allow to cool and chill until slightly thickened but not fully set, about 30 to 45 minutes.
07 - Gently fold whipped topping and chopped strawberries into the chilled Jell-O mixture. Spread evenly over the set cheesecake. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
08 - Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over the strawberry layer.
09 - Combine crushed cookies with melted butter and dry strawberry Jell-O powder. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and vibrant in color.
10 - Sprinkle the shortcake crumble generously over the whipped cream layer.
11 - Chill until ready to serve. Run a knife around the edge to release from the pan, slice, and serve.
