Strawberry crunch chessecake bars 🍓🍰 Nostalgia in every bite! Crust: 12 Golden Oreo cookies (crushed fine crumbs) 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) Vanilla Cheesecake Layer: 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened) ¼ cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons sour cream ½ tablespoon heavy cream ½teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 large egg Pinch of salt Strawberry Cheesecake Layer: 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened) ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder 1 tablespoon heavy cream ½teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg Pinch of salt Strawberry Crunch Topping: -12 Golden Oreos (crushed) -1 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed) -3 tablespoons melted butter Crust: -Crush the cookies into fine crumbs. -Mix with melted butter. -Press into the bottom of your cheesecake pan and chill while you make the filling. Vanilla cheesecake layer: -Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. -Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. -Add the egg and mix just until combined. -Pour over the crust. Strawberry cheesecake layer: -Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. -Mix in sour cream, strawberry powder, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. -Add the egg and mix just until combined. Gently pour over the vanilla cheesecake layer. Swirl the 2 cheesecake layers. Bake: -Bake at 325°F for about 35-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. -Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes. -Allow to cool to room temperature . Strawberry crunch topping: -Mix crushed Golden Oreos, strawberry freeze- dried strawberry powder, and melted butter until crumbly. -Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping generously over the top. -Chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Enjoy! #strawberrycrunch #cheesecake #cheesecakerecipe #summerrecipes #EasyRecipe - @lori_ilc