Yields: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
Ingredients:
Crust:
15 Oreo cookies, crushed (filling removed or left in, as desired)
2 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup strawberry puree (from fresh or frozen strawberries)
Pink food coloring (optional)
Strawberry Layer:
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Garnish:
Oreo cookies, halved
Chocolate shavings
Instructions:
Prepare Crust:
Combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Mix well.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of individual serving cups or glasses.
Make Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract and strawberry puree. Add pink food coloring if desired.
Assemble Cups:
Layer the cheesecake filling over the Oreo crust in each cup.
Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake filling.
Chill for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake filling to set.
Make Whipped Cream:
Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Garnish and Serve:
Top each cup with a swirl of whipped cream.
Garnish with halved Oreo cookies and chocolate shavings.
Serve chilled.
