1. **Prepare the crust:**
– Place the 24 Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed.
– In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
– Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to form an even crust. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
2. **Make the strawberry puree:**
– In a blender or food processor, puree the chopped strawberries with the powdered sugar until smooth. Set aside.
3. **Prepare the cheesecake filling:**
– In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
– Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined and smooth.
– In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
– Divide the cheesecake filling in half. In one half, fold in the strawberry puree until fully combined to create a strawberry cheesecake layer. In the other half, fold in the roughly chopped Oreo cookies to create an Oreo cheesecake layer.
4. **Assemble the cheesecake:**
– Spread the Oreo cheesecake layer evenly over the chilled crust in the springform pan.
– Carefully spoon the strawberry cheesecake layer over the Oreo layer and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. **Chill the cheesecake:**
– Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
6. **Add the topping:**
– Before serving, arrange the halved strawberries on top of the cheesecake and sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies over them for garnish.
7. **Serve:**
– Carefully run a knife around the edge of the springform pan to loosen the cheesecake before removing the sides of the pan.
– Slice and serve chilled.
### Tips:
– **Room temperature ingredients:** Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth filling.
– **Strawberry variation:** Use strawberry jam or preserves in place of fresh strawberries for the filling if desired.
– **Decorative topping:** Drizzle melted chocolate over the top for an extra indulgent touch.
Enjoy your luscious **Strawberry Oreo Cheesecake** – a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake, sweet strawberries, and crunchy Oreos!
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