Description

This Valentine’s Day Cheesecake is a luscious layered dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust and a creamy strawberry-infused cheesecake filling. With a beautiful pink hue and heart-shaped sprinkles, it’s perfect for celebrating love and special moments. The no-bake recipe uses fresh strawberries and a smooth cream cheese mixture to create a delightful, elegant treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

2 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 26 Oreo Cookies)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling

16 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
Pink food coloring, optional
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (plus 1 cup for pureeing)

Topping

Heart-shaped sprinkles, optional

Instructions

Make the crust: Finely crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until they form fine crumbs. Add the melted butter to the crumbs and blend until the mixture is evenly moistened.
Press crust into pan: Lightly grease the edges of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Press the Oreo crumb mixture firmly onto the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Place the crust in the freezer to set while preparing the filling.
Prepare strawberry puree: Place 1 cup of fresh chopped strawberries in a blender and pulse until pureed. Set the puree aside for later use.
Make cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Whip heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the 2 cups of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the strawberry extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Combine mixtures: Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream on low speed to combine evenly without deflating the whipped cream.
Divide filling: Split the cheesecake filling into two equal portions in separate bowls.
Add strawberry puree and color: To the first half, add the strawberry puree and a few drops of pink food coloring. Mix gently on low speed until well combined. Pour this strawberry filling evenly over the prepared Oreo crust.
Add plain filling: Carefully spoon the second half of the plain cheesecake filling over the strawberry layer, creating a two-tone effect.
Chill and set: Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours, or until firm and fully set.
Remove springform sides: Once set, run a thin, sharp knife around the edges to loosen, then carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
Decorate: Sprinkle heart-shaped sprinkles on top for a festive finishing touch. Serve chilled and enjoy your Valentine’s Day treat!

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.
Chilling the crust in the freezer helps it set firmly and hold together when adding the filling.
You can substitute strawberry extract with vanilla extract if desired, but it will change the flavor profile.
If you don’t have a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies using a rolling pin inside a sealed plastic bag.
Make sure to gently fold the mixtures to maintain the light and airy texture of the cheesecake.
This recipe requires at least 6 hours of chilling, but overnight refrigeration is recommended for optimal firmness and flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Valentine’s Day Cheesecake, Oreo crust cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, layered cheesecake dessert, holiday cheesecake