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Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

A heavenly blend of creamy cheesecake layered with shortcake, topped with fresh strawberries—perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs For the crust
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cup ¼ cup sugar
For the cheesecake filling
  • 3 packages (8 oz) 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 3 large 3 large eggs Room temperature
For the strawberry topping
  • 2 cups 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced For topping
  • 0.25 cup ¼ cup sugar (to sweeten strawberries)
  • to taste Whipped cream For garnish

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press it firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool.
Make the cheesecake filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth.
  2. Gradually add sugar, and then mix in the vanilla.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition.
Pour and bake
  1. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust, smoothing the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
  3. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for about an hour.
Cool
  1. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
  2. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
Prepare the strawberry topping
  1. In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit for about 30 minutes to release their juices.
Serve
  1. Once the cheesecake is set, top with sweetened strawberries and garnish with whipped cream just before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a creamy filling. Customize flavors with lemon or orange zest. Prevent cracks by leaving the oven door ajar while cooling. Store tightly covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.