Strawberries- Golden Oreos

Instructions:

Make the crust:

Place the Golden Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed cookies and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust.

Prepare the cheesecake filling:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat

in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed.

Bake the cheesecake bars:

Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake bars cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.

Remove the cheesecake bars from the oven and let them cool completely at room temperature, then place them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Garnish and serve:

Once cooled and set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan.
Place them on a cutting board and cut into squares using a sharp knife.

Garnish each bar with sliced ​​strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Serve your delicious Strawberry Golden Oreo Cheesecake Bars and enjoy the sweet harmony of strawberries and Golden Oreos!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 35-40 minutes | Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight) | Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes | Servings: Makes about 16 bars