Description
A delightful fusion of flavors, combining the richness of cheesecake with the freshness of strawberries, this Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake is a must-try dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Sour Cream
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
3 large Eggs
2 cups Fresh Strawberries, diced
Whipped Topping, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter until well combined. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, then incorporate sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in diced fresh strawberries.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve topped with whipped topping and additional sliced strawberries if desired.
Notes
For lighter options, consider using reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream, or swap sugar for natural sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Cheesecake, Dessert, Baked Dessert, Strawberry Dessert
