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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake for Summer Celebrations

This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries, making it a perfect summer dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or crushed Golden Oreos
  • 1/4 cup Sugar coconut sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter coconut oil can be used
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or more cream cheese
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
Strawberry Layer
  • 1 pkg Strawberry Jell-O or agar-agar as substitute
  • 1 cup Whipped Topping dairy-free if needed
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries or frozen strawberries
Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream as substitute
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Crushed Golden Oreos or Vanilla Cookies gluten-free options available

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Let the crust cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, mix well, then add eggs one at a time.
  5. Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the center has a slight wobble. Cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. Dissolve Strawberry Jell-O in boiling water, then add cold water. Fold in whipped topping and strawberries.
  7. Spread the strawberry mixture over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
  8. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread over the strawberry layer.
  9. Combine crushed cookies with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheesecake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor. Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling.

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