Strawberry Delight

1. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Make the crust:

1. Add the Golden Oreos into a food processor and pulse for a few seconds until it is fine and resembles sand
2. Add the crumbles to a medium mixing bowl and add the melted butter and salt. Stir until all the crumbs are moistened.
3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Use you fingers or the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to press it firmly and evenly)
4. Place the dish in the freezer to chill while mixing the cheesecake layer.

Make the strawberry cheesecake layer:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract and blend with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy.
2. Then gradually add the powdered sugar in batches and beat completely mix in.
3. Add in one of the 8 ounce containers of thawed Cool Whip.
4. Then add in the diced strawberries. (Make sure the strawberries have been patted dry before blending in so it doesn't become too watery).
5. Remove the crust from the freezer and add the cheesecake layer and, using a spatula, spread evenly to the top of the crust
6. Place the dish back into the freezer while preparing the strawberry jello layer.

Make the Strawberry Jello layer:

1. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the strawberry jello powder mix with boiling hot water and stir together until fully dissolved.
2. Add in the ice water and stir. The liquid should now be cold to touch. If not, then allow it to cool completely for a few minutes before adding in the Cool Whip. You can also put it in thr refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
3. Once cooled, add in the other 8 ounces of Cool Whip and stir until completely combined.
4. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow it to chill and thicken.
5. After chilling the strawberry mixture, remove the baking dish from the freezer and add the strawberry mixture to the top of the cheesecake layer and spread it evenly.
6. Place the dish back in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours. (you can leave it in the refrigerator overnight as well)
7. Before serving, add the Cool Whip layer and spread evenly over top.
8. Serve chilled. Top with extra strawberries and Golden Oreo crumbs just before serving.