Strawberry Cheesecake Lush is a light, layered dessert that’s both refreshing and indulgent. Crisp cookie crust, a fluffy cheesecake layer, creamy pudding topping and fresh strawberries combine for an irresistible treat that works year-round.
This homemade lush balances creamy and tangy notes perfectly, making it an ideal dessert for warm days or any time you want something cool and satisfying.
Table of contents
- ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🛒Ingredients
- 🔪 How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Lush
- 🥄 Equipment
- 🥫 Storage
- Serve With
- 💭 Tips
- ⁉️ FAQ
- 🍽 More Recipes
- 🧾Recipe Card
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No baking required: An easy no-bake dessert that saves time and stays cool.
- Bright, balanced flavors: Tangy cream cheese and sweet pudding pair with ripe strawberries for a fresh finish.
- Versatile for any gathering: Dress it up for a dinner party or bring it to a picnic.
- Make-ahead friendly: It sets up beautifully in the fridge and often tastes better after resting.
- Customizable: Swap the strawberries for blueberries, raspberries or a mixed berry topping.
🛒Ingredients
Below is a concise shopping list. Exact quantities are included in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Golden Oreos
- Biscoff cookies
- Butter (melted)
- Cream cheese, softened
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Cool Whip (or whipped topping)
- Instant cheesecake pudding mix
- Milk
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
See the recipe card below for the full ingredient amounts.
🔪 How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Lush
This is a summary of the preparation steps. Detailed instructions are available in the recipe card further down.
- Pulse Oreos and Biscoff cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Mix in melted butter until evenly moistened and press into a 9×13 pan.
- Chill the crust briefly. Beat cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar and part of the Cool Whip until smooth, then spread over the crust and refrigerate to set.
- Prepare the instant cheesecake pudding with milk, fold in remaining Cool Whip, and spread this pudding layer over the cheesecake layer.
- Arrange sliced strawberries in an even layer on top of the pudding.
- Finish with the remaining Cool Whip spread across the top for a smooth, creamy finish.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for several hours or overnight so the layers set before slicing and serving.
🥄 Equipment
- 9×13 baking pan
- Food processor or strong blender
- Large mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Electric mixer
If you don’t have a food processor, place cookies in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin to make crumbs. A hand mixer works fine if you don’t have a stand mixer.
🥫 Storage
Refrigerator: Keep covered in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap. It will stay best for 2–3 days.
Freezing: Not recommended. The creamy layers and fresh strawberries lose texture when frozen and thawed.
Serve With
- A hot cup of coffee, whipped coffee or an iced latte complements the dessert nicely.
- Include it on a dessert buffet alongside other fruity treats for variety.
- For extra indulgence, serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
💭 Tips
- Room-temperature cream cheese blends smoothly for a silky cheesecake layer.
- Take your time layering so each layer is even and visually appealing.
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Chill thoroughly—at least 4 hours, ideally overnight—for clean slices.
⁉️ FAQ
Common questions and quick answers about this recipe.
Fresh strawberries give the best texture and flavor. If using frozen, thaw and drain them thoroughly to avoid adding excess moisture to the dessert.
Yes. Crushed vanilla wafers, shortbread or graham crackers all work well as alternatives.
Use a sharp knife dipped briefly in warm water, wiping the blade between cuts for neat, clean slices.
🍽 More Recipes
If you enjoy cheesecake-style desserts, explore other favorites in your collection for more inspiration.
- Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies
- Birthday Cake Cheesecake
- Nutella Cheesecake Bars
For additional ideas, browse your recipe collection for fruit pies, bars and other indulgent desserts.
🧾Recipe Card
The printable recipe card below contains full ingredient amounts, step-by-step instructions, prep and chill times, and nutrition information for easy reference.
Strawberry Cheesecake Lush
Equipment
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9×13 baking pan
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Food processor
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large mixing bowl
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Spatula
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Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 14 ounces golden oreos
- 10 biscoff cookies
- ½ cup butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 ounces cool whip – room tempature
- 6.8 ounces instant cheesecake pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 3 ½ cups sliced strawberries
Instructions
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Spray a 9” x 13” pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
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In a food processor, place the oreos and biscoff cookies and grind until you get crumbs.
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Add in the melted butter and pulse to combine.
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Press into the bottom of the pan in an even layer and place the pan in the freezer (or refrigerator) to chill as you make the next layer.
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In a large bowl, place the cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar and 1 cup of the cool whip and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
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Spread this in an even layer over the cookie crumb base.
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Return the pan to the freezer.
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In a large bowl, pour the 2 packages of pudding mix, the milk and 1 cup of the cool whip and beat for two minutes. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
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Slice the strawberries and lay in an even layer over the top of all the layers and top with the remaining cool whip.
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Place the pan in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
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Before serving, top with fresh strawberries and extra cookies if desired.
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Slice and serve.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data provided is an approximation; actual values may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.