Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of a Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake – a luscious and decadent dessert that combines the best of both worlds!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Strawberry Layer:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin
Crumb Coating:
- 1 cup crushed golden sandwich cookies
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake: Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the pan. Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour. Pour over crust and bake for 50–60 minutes. Chill for 4 hours.
- Make Whipped Cream: Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare Topping: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter for crumb coating.
- Assemble: Frost cheesecake with whipped cream, coat edges with crumbs, and top with strawberries.
- Finish: Dissolve gelatin, cool slightly, and drizzle over strawberries for a glossy finish.
Notes
- For easier slicing, warm knife under hot water between cuts.
- Cheesecake can be made a day ahead for best flavor.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
