Is there any way you can use real strawberries in this pie

Aldi sells freeze dried strawberries. You can Put them in a food processor (or crush them in the bag) and add the strawberry powder in place of strawberry flavoring. So yummy!!

“How to Make Vanilla Cookie Crust

For my crust, I used vanilla cookies (like Vanilla Oreo’s or Nilla Wafers) that were finely ground.  (A food processor works great, but feel free to add the cookies to a bag and smash away! Great way to get out some frustrations!)

In total, there was about 1 cup of the crumbs, to which I added 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir the crumbs and butter together well (I use a fork) and make sure all of the crumbs are coated in butter. Because we are not baking the crust you want the butter to act as the glue when the crust is refrigerated.

Then press into the bottom of a prepared 7-inch springform pan!  Easy peasy. If you are making this no-bake strawberry cheesecake in a large pan you will need more crust. 

You can also use chocolate Oreo’s for a sweet chocolate crust!”