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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

A delicious fusion of classic strawberry shortcake and creamy cheesecake, featuring a buttery shortcake base, a rich cheesecake layer, and a sweet strawberry sauce.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups (228g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 5 tbsp (70g) salted butter
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp (210ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 lbs strawberries
  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (52g) sugar (for strawberry sauce)
  • 3/4 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) water
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree (from about 10 strawberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. For the shortcake: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in heavy cream until dough forms. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. For the strawberry sauce: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water, and strawberry puree. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. For the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  5. Slice 6-10 strawberries and place them around the outer edge of the shortcake, pressing against the inside of the pan.
  6. Pour the cheesecake filling over the shortcake base. Smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Serve topped with the strawberry sauce and additional fresh strawberries.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese. You can substitute store-bought shortcake or cake mix if desired. The cheesecake can be made a day ahead for easier serving.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 30
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 90