Description
A delightful fusion of classic strawberry shortcake and creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
- Pour mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in oven with door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to macerate.
- Top cheesecake with macerated strawberries and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding eggs.
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight results in the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry, shortcake, dessert, baking, cream cheese