Description
This recipe combines the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake with a creamy cheesecake, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich vanilla cheesecake filling, and a fresh strawberry topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Beat in vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to allow juices to release.
- Spoon strawberry topping over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth cheesecake batter.
- Do not overmix the cheesecake batter once eggs are added; this can cause cracks.
- Chilling the cheesecake thoroughly is crucial for proper setting and slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: strawberry, shortcake, cheesecake, dessert, baked, fruit, cream cheese