STRAWBERRY OREO CHEESECAKE
Strawberry Oreo Cheesecake is a no bake, easy to make, simply irresistible creamy dessert with fresh strawberries and oreo crust. Prefect for any celebration or just as a fancy treat.
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST:
- 150 g oreos 1½ cups crushed
- 2 tbsp butter
FOR THE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE:
- 250 g fresh strawberries 1 cup puree
- 1 cup fresh double cream
- 2½ tsp vege-gel gelatin
- 3 tbsp water
- 250 g cream cheese
- ⅓ -½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
FOR THE TOPPING:
- sprinkles, oreo, fresh chopped strawberries,strawberry sauce, dark chocolate chips
Instructions
PREPARATION OF THE CRUST:
- Crush the oreos lightly in a food processor along with the oreo cream. Or alternatively you can crush them with a rolling pin.
- Melt butter and add to the crushed oreos.
- Divide the crumb mixture into the individual containers.
- Press gently.
- Put the containers in the fridge to allow the crust to set.
PREPARATION OF STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE:
- Add the VEGE-GEL or gelatin to the water and leave it on the side for 5 minutes.
- Wash and hull the strawberries. Puree in a food processor without any water.
- Place the bowl of gelling agent over hot water. Stir till it melts. The bottom of the bowl should touch the hot water.
- Alternately put it in the microwave oven for 30-40 seconds.
- Add the vege-gel mixture in the pureed strawberries and mix well.
- Whisk cream cheese and sugar together.
- Whisk fresh cream and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Add whipped cream to the whipped cream cheese mixture.
- Whisk to mix.
- Add the strawberry puree. Whisk lightly to mix.
- Divide the strawberry cheesecake mixture equally between the 6 containers.
- Spoon it over the oreo crust.
- Cover the containers with lids or cling film.
- Put the cheesecakes in the fridge to set. Best to allow it to set for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- To serve, add a topping of your choice.
Notes
- If you don't want to use oreos, use any chocolate cookies for the crust.
- If you don't get fresh cream then use a non dairy whipping cream.
- If you want to use agar agar powder instead of gelatin or vege-gel, replace it equal amount i.e. 2½ tsp of agar agar powder. Allow it to bloom in the water.
- Heat it directly on the stove or in the microwave for it to melt. Warm the strawberry puree before adding the agar agar to it. Don't make the strawberry puree too hot.