Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Making strawberry shortcake cheesecake is a fun and easy way to show your loved ones that you care. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, and it is always a hit! Plus, it’s a great way to get your kids in the kitchen.

They’ll love helping you make this delicious dessert.

Have you ever tried to make a cheesecake and it just didn’t turn out the way you wanted it to? It’s hard to get that perfect consistency and sometimes they end up dry or too dense. Well, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you that is sure to please!

This strawberry shortcake cheesecake is fluffy, creamy, and flavorful. Plus, it’s really easy to make – you’re going to love it!

This recipe takes that classic dessert and turns it into a deliciously creamy cheesecake. So if you’re looking for a special treat for your next party, why not give this delicate dessert a try?

And there you have it! Our delicious and easy-to-follow strawberry shortcake cheesecake recipe. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or just want something sweet and tasty to enjoy with family and friends.

We hope you give this recipe a try—you won’t be disappointed!

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Why we love this strawberry shortcake cheesecake recipe:

There are a lot of reasons why we love this recipe. For one, it’s homemade and always turns out delicious. It’s also a great dessert for parties or gatherings, and everyone always loves it. Plus, it’s easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of time or effort.

What Are Shortcakes

Shortcakes are a type of cake that is made from flour, sugar, baking powder, and butter. They are often split in two and filled with whipped cream and strawberries, making them perfect for dessert. Shortcakes can be made from scratch or using a mix, and can be served either warm or cold.

What is the difference between a cake and a shortcake?

The difference between a cake and a shortcake is that a cake is denser while a shortcake is more fluffy. A cake is made with butter, eggs, and flour, while a shortcake is made with baking powder, milk, and sugar.

What is the difference between shortcakes and biscuits?

Both shortcakes and biscuits are made with flour, butter, sugar, and baking powder. However, the main difference is that biscuits are made with a little bit of milk or buttermilk, while shortcake is made with whipped cream. This makes biscuits more dense and fluffy, while shortcake is more light and fluffy.

Are shortcakes the same as scones?

There is some debate over whether or not shortcakes and scones are actually the same things. Both are made with flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, and milk, but they have different shapes and sizes. Shortcakes are typically round and about 3 inches high, while scones are more triangular in shape and range in size from 2-4 inches wide.

Texture-wise, scones are a little denser and chewier than shortcakes, which tend to be more crumbly. Some people also say that scones have a slightly sweeter flavor than shortcakes. So overall, it really depends on your preference as to whether you think they’re the same or not.

Ingredients:

For the cake layers:

• White cake mix
• Oil
• Large eggs
• Milk
• Strawberry Jello mix

For the cheesecake layers:

• Cream cheese
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Large eggs
• Cornstarch
• Heavy whipping cream
• Shortbread cookies
• Butter unsalted
• Cold water

For the cookie crumbles:

• Shortbread cookies
• Butter
• Cold water
• Strawberry Jello mix
• Red food coloring

For the icing:

• Cream cheese softened
• Butter unsalted and softened
• Confectioners sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Heavy whipping cream

How to make strawberry shortcake cheesecake recipe:

For the cake layers:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Mix together the white cake mix and box of strawberry Jello in a mixing bowl.

Step 3. Then, add ¼ cup of oil.

Step 4. Then, add ⅔ cup milk and 2 large eggs.

Step 5. Beat on high until well combined and smooth.

Step 6. Separate the mixture into 2 well-greased 9-inch cake pans.

Step 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Step 8. Let cool completely, and then remove from the pans.

For the cheesecake layers:

Step 1. Place 16 oz of cream cheese, ¼ cup of cornstarch, and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream into a mixing bowl.

Step 2. Blend until creamy.

Step 3. Mix the eggs into the cream cheese mixture one at a time until well blended.

Step 4. Beat 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla into the mixture until creamy and smooth.

Step 5. Place 3 cups of the cheesecake mixture into a well-greased 9-inch cake pan

Step 6. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges and cooked through.

Step 7. Let cool to room temperature, and then place in the fridge to chill further.

For the cookie crumbles:

Step 1. In a food processor or blender, combine 15 shortbread cookies, 4 tbsp butter, and 1 tbsp cold water until a cookie dough-like mixture has been formed.

Step 2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a well-greased 9-inch springform pan, and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 3. Add the rest of the cheesecake batter to the top of the cookie crust in the Springform pan, and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheesecake is cooked through. Let cool to room temperature, and then place into the fridge to chill further.

Step 4. Place one package of shortbread cookies into a food processor or blender with 3 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp cold water, and blend until cookie crumbles have formed.

Step 5. Reserve half of the cookie crumbs in a bowl.

Step 6. To the food processor with the other half of the cookie crumbs, add a box of strawberry Jello and a few drops of red food coloring. Blend until well combined.

Step 7. Spread the white and red crumbs out on a baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes. Crumble once cooled, and blend together.

For the icing:

Step 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the icing, and beat on high until smooth and creamy.

Step 2. Place the cookie crust cheesecake layer on a serving platter or cake stand.

Step 3. Add one of the strawberry cake layers on top of that.

Step 4. Place the crustless cheesecake layer next, and follow it up with the remaining cake layer.

Step 5. Ice the entire cake, the tops, and the sides.

Step 6. Press the cookie crumbles all over the cake, the top and the sides included.

Step 7. Let the cake chill in the fridge for an hour or more before serving.

Tools You Need To Make Mixed Berry Shortcake

If you’re looking to make a delicious mixed berry shortcake, then you’ll need a few essential tools!

• First, you’ll need a good-quality mixer. A mixer will help you to easily combine all of the ingredients for the shortcake dough.
• Secondly, you’ll need a good-quality baking pan. A baking pan with a removable bottom will make it easy to remove the shortcake from the pan after it’s baked.
• Finally, you’ll need a good-quality knife to slice the shortcake.

Can I Use Frozen Berries To Make Mixed Berry Shortcake?

Yes, you can use frozen berries to make mixed berry shortcakes. Just thaw them before using them, and drain any excess liquid. You may need to add a bit more sugar if the berries are tart.

How To Make this strawberry shortcake cheesecake recipe in Advance

If you’re looking for a fresh and delicious way to celebrate summer, look no further than a strawberry shortcake. This classic dessert is made with layers of homemade strawberry cake and creamy whipped topping, and it’s always a hit with guests. The best part? It’s easy to make, and you can even prepare most of it in advance.

To make a strawberry shortcake in advance, start by making the strawberry cake. The batter can be made up to two days in advance, so you can have it ready when you need it. Once the cake is baked and cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge.

The next step is to make the whipped cream. Again, this can be made ahead of time. Just whip up the cream, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.

When you’re ready to serve the dessert, assemble it by layering the cake, whipped cream, and strawberries. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to eat.

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 16

This strawberry shortcake cheesecake recipe is fluffy, creamy, and flavorful. Plus, it's really easy to make – you're going to love it!

4.70 from 10 votes

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Ingredients 

For the cake layers:

• 1 Box white cake mix
• ¼ C. Oil
• 2 Large eggs
• ⅔ C. Milk
• 1 Box Strawberry Jello mix

For the cheesecake layers:

• 16 oz. Cream cheese
• 1 C. Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
• 3 Large eggs
• ¼ C. Cornstarch
• ½ C. Heavy whipping cream
• 15 Shortbread cookies
• 4 Tbsp. Butter unsalted
• 1 Tbsp. Cold water

For the cookie crumbles:

• 1 Package shortbread cookies
• 3 Tbsp. Butter
• 2 Tbsp. Cold water
• 1 Box Strawberry Jello mix
• Red food coloring

For the icing:

• 8 oz. Cream cheese softened
• 8 Tbsp. Butter unsalted and softened
• 2 ½ C. Confectioners sugar
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
• ½ C. Heavy whipping cream

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Instructions

For the cake layers:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix together the white cake mix and box of strawberry Jello in a mixing bowl.
• Add 2 Large eggs, ¼ cup oil, and ⅔ cup milk to the mixing bowl, and beat on high until well combined and smooth.
• Separate the mixture into 2 well greased 9 inch cake pans, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Let cool completely, and then remove from the pans.

For the cheesecake layers:

• Place 16 oz of cream cheese, ¼ cup of cornstarch and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream into a mixing bowl. Blend until creamy.
• Mix the eggs into the cream cheese mixture one at a time until well blended.
• Beat 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla into the mixture until creamy and smooth.
• Place 3 cups of the cheesecake mixture into a well greased 9 inch cake pan, and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges and cooked through. Let cool to room temperature, and then place in the fridge to chill further.

For the cookie crumbles:

• In a food processor or blender, combine 15 shortbread cookies, 4 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp cold water until a cookie dough like mixture as been formed.
• Press the mixture into the bottom of a well greased 9 inch springform pan, and bake for 15 minutes.
• Add the rest of the cheesecake batter to the top of the cookie crust in the Springform pan, and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheesecake is cooked through. Let cool to room temperature, and then place into the fridge to chill further.
• Place one package of shortbread cookies into a food processor or blender with 3 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp cold water, and blend until cookies crumbles have formed.
• Reserve half of the cookie crumbs in a bowl.
• To the food processor with the other half of the cookie crumbs, add a box of strawberry Jello and a few drops of red food coloring. Blend until well combined.
• Spread the white and red crumbs out on a baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes. Crumble once cooled, and blend together.

For the icing:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the icing, and beat on high until smooth and creamy.
• Place the cookie crust cheesecake layer on a serving platter or cake stand.
• Add one of the strawberry cake layers on top of that.
• Place the crustless cheesecake layer next, and follow it up with the remaining cake layer.
• Ice the entire cake, the tops and the sides.
• Press the cookie crumbles all over the cake, the top and the sides included.
• Let the cake chill in the fridge for an hour or more before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 290mg | Sugar: 46g

Author: Laura

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