Ingredients
Vanilla Cookie Crust
- 2½ cups finely crushed vanilla sandwich cookies (Golden Oreos or vanilla wafers)
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional but recommended)
Strawberry Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz (226 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced and patted dry
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree (optional)
Coconut Cream Layer
- 1 cup chilled coconut cream (solid part only)
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ½ cup toasted coconut
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Whipped Cream Layer
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decoration
- Fresh strawberries
- Toasted coconut flakes
- White chocolate curls
Instructions
Step 1
Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) glass baking dish very lightly.
Step 2
Combine crushed cookies, sugar, salt, shredded coconut, and melted butter until evenly moistened.
Step 3
Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup.
Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Beat softened cream cheese for 3–4 minutes until completely smooth.
Step 5
Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
Fold in diced strawberries gently using a silicone spatula.
Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
Refrigerate another 20 minutes.
Step 6
Toast coconut flakes over medium-low heat until lightly golden.
Cool completely.
Step 7
Mix coconut cream, whipped topping, powdered sugar, and toasted coconut.
Spread gently over the strawberry cheesecake layer.
Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Step 8
Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Spread evenly.
Step 9
Decorate with
- fresh strawberries
- toasted coconut
- white chocolate curls
Step 10
Cover loosely.
Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
For best results, chill overnight.
Notes
✔ Dry diced strawberries before mixing.
✔ Chill between every layer.
✔ Toasting coconut greatly improves flavor.
✔ Do not substitute coconut milk for coconut cream.
✔ For perfectly clean slices, warm the knife under hot water and wipe clean after every cut.
✔ Overnight chilling produces the best texture.
✔ Keep refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Cook Time: 5 Minutes (only to toast coconut)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian