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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

A delightful blend of classic strawberry shortcake and rich cheesecake flavors, this dessert is both easy to make and a show-stopper for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: After-dinner, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Salted Butter Softened.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Room temperature.
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar For sweetening the cheesecake layer.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped until glossy.
For Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Thawed and drained if using frozen.

Method
 

Preparation of the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar.
  3. Cut in the softened salted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to form an even layer.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.
Preparation of the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Gradually add 0.75 cups of granulated sugar and beat until well combined.
  3. Blend in the fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cheesecake mixture.
Assembling
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling onto the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
  2. Slice the fresh strawberries and layer them on top of the cheesecake.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Serving
  1. Once set, carefully release the sides of the springform pan.
  2. Slice into wedges and serve with additional fresh strawberries on top.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract. Drizzling chocolate ganache over slices adds decadence.