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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake combines cake, strawberries and cheesecake into a sweet and refreshing dessert perfect for celebrating.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Chilling Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 501 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • mixer

Ingredients
  

Shortcake

  • 1.75 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.25 cups sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 5 tablespoon salted butter
  • 3.5 cups heavy whipping cream 210ml plus additional for whipped cream

Strawberry Sauce

  • 0.25 cups sugar
  • 0.75 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 0.25 cups strawberry puree from about 10 strawberries

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 lbs strawberries
  • 24 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 0.5 cups sugar
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Whipped Cream

  • 0.5 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Shortcake

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Add the butter and pulse in food processor until combined and mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Slowly add the heavy cream and pulse in food processor until just moistened.
  • Gather the dough into a ball. Mixture will still be crumbly and loose. Gently knead dough on a non-stick surface until just smooth, about five turns.
  • Press the dough into an even layer in the springform pan.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are golden.
  • Remove the shortcake from the oven and remove from cake pan. Allow to cool completely on cooling rack.

Strawberry Sauce

  • Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in strawberry puree and water.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Allow to boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Cool completely.

Cheesecake Filling

  • To prepare the springform pan for the cheesecake, wash it, spray with non-stick spray and reassemble with the shortcake in the bottom of the pan. Line the inside edge of the pan with parchment paper.
  • Slice 6-10 strawberries and place them around the outer edge of the shortcake. Set prepared pan aside.
  • Add the cream cheese and sugar to a mixing bowl and beat until well combined and smooth.
  • Add the whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in 2 parts until well combined.
  • Spread about ½ cup of the cheesecake filling on top of the shortcake.
  • Cut the green tops off of another 18-24 strawberries. Arrange the strawberries on top of the thin cheesecake layer.
  • Drop remaining cheesecake filling on top of the strawberries in spoonfuls, ensuring it fills in all the spaces.
  • Refrigerate cheesecake until firm, about 4-5 hours.

Final Assembly

  • Once the cheesecake is firm, remove from springform pan and place on serving platter.
  • Add the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a mixer bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Pipe the whipped cream around the outer top edge of the cheesecake.
  • Slice the remaining strawberries and arrange on top of the cheesecake, inside the whipped cream. Top with the cooled strawberry sauce.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cheesecake is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge and eaten within 3-4 days.

Notes

Makes 12-14 slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 42.6gProtein: 6.2gFat: 35.1gCholesterol: 103.3mgSodium: 243.2mgSugar: 27.1g
Keyword cake, cheesecake, strawberry dessert, Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake, summer dessert, Sweet Treat
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