Description
A delightful dessert combining the flavors of strawberry shortcake and cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until moistened. Press mixture onto the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 ½ cups sugar, flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream.
- Pour mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, ¼ cup sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Top the chilled cheesecake with the strawberry mixture and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth batter.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake.
- Chill the cheesecake completely before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: strawberry, shortcake, cheesecake, dessert, baking, sweet, cream cheese, strawberries, whipped cream