Step 1: Make the Crust

• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
• In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
• Press into a 9-inch springform pan, making sure it’s packed tightly.
• Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool.

Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
• Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until fully combined.
• Pour over the cooled crust and smooth the top.

Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake

• Wrap the outside of the springform pan in foil and place in a water bath (a roasting pan filled with 1 inch of hot water).
• Bake at 325°F for 55-65 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
• Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open.

Step 4: Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping

• In a bowl, mix crushed Golden Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter until crumbly.
• Once the cheesecake is fully cooled, sprinkle the crunch topping evenly over the top.

Step 5: Make the Strawberry Glaze (Optional, but SO good!)

• Heat strawberry jam, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan until smooth.
• Drizzle over the cheesecake for extra strawberry goodness! 🍓

Step 6: Chill & Serve!

• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• Slice and enjoy that creamy, crunchy, berrylicious perfection!