🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
A dreamy, layered dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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🍪 Ingredients
🔸 Shortcake Crust:
2 cups crushed golden Oreos (or vanilla wafers)
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
🔸 Cheesecake Layer:
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
🔸 Strawberry Layer:
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
🔸 Whipped Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🔸 Shortcake Crumble:
1/2 cup golden Oreos, crushed
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
2 tbsp butter, melted
👩🍳 Instructions
✅ Step 1: Make the Crust
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter until sandy.
3. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
✅ Step 2: Cheesecake Filling
1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar, then eggs (one at a time).
3. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and cornstarch.
4. Pour over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
✅ Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake
1. Place pan in a water bath and bake at 325°F for 60–70 minutes.
2. Turn off oven and let rest inside (door ajar) for 1 hour.
3. Cool fully, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
✅ Step 4: Strawberry Topping
1. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
2. Cook over medium heat until thick and jammy.
3. Let cool and spread over the chilled cheesecake.
✅ Step 5: Whipped Cream
1. Whip cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
2. Pipe or spread around the edges.
✅ Step 6: Shortcake Crumble
1. Mix Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter until crumbly.
2. Sprinkle over the whipped cream.
✨ Final Touch
This dessert is all about layers:
Creamy cheesecake, real strawberry compote, crunchy crust, fluffy cream, and sweet crumbles.
💡 Pro Tips:
Always use room temperature ingredients for a silky cheesecake.
Don’t skip the water bath — it prevents cracks.
Want more strawberry punch? Add strawberry purée to the batter!
🎉 Why You’ll Love It:
This is more than just another cheesecake — it’s a showstopper. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or when you want to impress.
Try it once… and trust me, you’ll be hooked 💖
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