Quick Description
This High-Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Cone Crumble Dessert is a playful, creamy, and fruity no-bake treat made with crushed sugar cones, vanilla Oreos, silky cheesecake filling, homemade strawberry topping, and a sweet vanilla glaze. It’s crunchy, smooth, refreshing, and perfect for parties, summer gatherings, or when you want a show-stopping dessert with minimal effort.
Servings & Timing
Serves: 10–12
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 3–4 hours
Total Time: ~4 hours
Ingredients List
The Cone & Crumble Base
- 12 sugar cones, crushed
- 20 vanilla Oreos, crushed
- 8 tbsp butter, melted
The Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip
The Strawberry Layer
- 1 lb strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
The Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the Crumble Base
Mix crushed sugar cones, crushed Oreos, and melted butter in a bowl.
Press half of the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 dish.
Reserve the rest for topping.
2. Prepare the Strawberry Layer
In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
Mix cornstarch with water and stir into strawberries.
Cook 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Cool completely.
3. Make the Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Fold in Cool Whip gently.
4. Assemble the Layers
Spread cheesecake filling over the crumble base.
Add cooled strawberry mixture evenly on top.
Sprinkle remaining cone-Oreo crumble.
5. Make the Glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over the top.
6. Chill
Refrigerate for 3–4 hours or overnight.
7. Serve
Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
Calories: 430
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 58g
Fat: 19g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 42g
Benefits
- Higher Protein Dessert from cream cheese & dairy
- No-Bake Recipe
- Fun Crunchy Texture
- Fresh Fruit Layer
- Perfect for Entertaining
Additional Notes
- Drain frozen strawberries before cooking
- Chill fully for best slices
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness
- Works great in dessert cups too
Dietary Info
High-Protein: ✅
Vegetarian: ✅
Low-Carb: ❌
Gluten-Free: ❌
Keto-Friendly: ❌
Brief Introduction
This dessert brings together everything people love — crunchy cone flavor, creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and sweet glaze — all in one beautiful layered dish.
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
- Make crumble base
- Cook strawberries
- Mix filling
- Layer dessert
- Add glaze
- Chill
- Slice & enjoy
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
Sugar Cones:
Can substitute graham crackers.
Vanilla Oreos:
Golden Oreos also work.
Cool Whip:
Homemade whipped cream is fine.
Strawberries:
Use mixed berries if desired.
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
Variations
- Blueberry cheesecake cone crumble
- Chocolate strawberry version
- Lemon cheesecake version
- Mini jar desserts
Serve With
- Coffee
- Iced tea
- Extra strawberries
- Mint garnish
Storage & Make-Ahead
Refrigerate: 4 days
Freeze: Not recommended
FAQs
Can I make this ahead?
Yes, it’s best the next day.
Can I use store-bought strawberry topping?
Yes, but homemade tastes better.
Can I reduce sugar?
Yes, slightly without affecting texture.
Optional Personal Story
This dessert always gets attention because it looks fancy but is surprisingly easy. People never believe it’s no-bake.
