# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or Golden Oreos, crushed
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
→ Cheesecake Layer
04 - 24 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Layer
09 - 1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O mix
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 tsp vanilla extract
→ Shortcake Crumble
17 - 20 Golden Oreos or vanilla cookies, crushed
18 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
19 - 1 box (3 oz) dry strawberry Jell-O powder
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
02 - Combine graham cracker or cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
03 - Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating gently until just combined.
05 - Pour batter over cooled crust. Bake for 45–50 minutes until center is slightly wobbly. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
06 - Dissolve strawberry Jell-O mix in boiling water. Stir in cold water and chill until slightly thickened, about 30–45 minutes.
07 - Fold whipped topping and chopped strawberries into Jell-O mixture. Spread evenly atop chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm.
08 - Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over strawberry layer.
09 - Combine crushed cookies, melted butter, and dry strawberry Jell-O powder until crumbs are evenly coated and vibrant in color.
10 - Sprinkle shortcake crumble generously over whipped cream layer.
11 - Chill until ready to serve. Run a knife around edge, release from pan, slice, and enjoy.
