Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
A luscious blend of rich cheesecake and fresh strawberries atop a buttery shortbread crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 280 minutes
- Yield: 10 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 melted butter in a bowl and press into a springform pan. Chill.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then add eggs one at a time. Fold in sour cream and heavy cream.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour filling over crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-55 minutes. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes.
- Prepare the topping: Mix sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, letting sit for 30 minutes.
- Top cheesecake: Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Chill the cheesecake properly for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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