Strawberry Oreo Creme Dessert

It's been so nice this past week, with temperatures in the mid-70s, that I can almost imagine it's already summer! My roommates and I wanted a cool, creamy dessert this weekend in honor of the balmy weather, and so I came up with this not-too-sweet layered confection using strawberries, since they are in season right now.

Considering I was sort of cooking by the seat of my pants, it came out quite splendidly. The only thing I would do differently is to leave out the cinnamon that I dashed in a little too generously, which I have reflected in the recipe below. If you're looking for a springy dessert that is decadent without being too rich and cloying, this is your new best friend - especially since there's absolutely no baking involved!

Orange Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

For my sister's 20th birthday, she asked for a cheesecake, just like last year. But while last year's version was plain with raspberry sauce, this time she wanted orange and chocolate. So, I thought, how can I really pump up the flavor while still maintaining the pure flavor of our tried-and-true cheesecake recipe?

Well folks, I think we have a winner, because this cheesecake was amazing! It's not too difficult to make, nor does it require any strange equipment (besides a springform pan, which every baker should own). It doesn't have to be fancy, but it tastes great, which is the most important thing. My sister gave it two thumbs up, and I hope you will agree!