Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
A mouthwatering dessert combining creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries over a buttery shortbread crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 315 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the crust: Mix the crushed shortbread cookies with the melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the filling: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Fold in the sour cream and heavy cream.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour the filling over the chilled crust and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 50-55 minutes. Cool and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes.
- Prepare the topping: Slice the strawberries and combine with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Top the cheesecake: Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cheesecake just before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Allow adequate chilling time for the cheesecake to set properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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