This beautiful strawberry cheesecake shortcake combines three of my favorite things – cake, strawberries and cheesecake – into a beautiful dessert that is perfect for celebrating!
Strawberry shortcake cheesecake
This beautiful strawberry cheesecake shortcake combines three of my favorite things – cake, strawberries and cheesecake – into a beautiful dessert that is perfect for celebrating!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- The Earth’s crust
- 22 Crushed Golden Oreos
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- Filling
- 4 packages of 8oz cream cheese
- 1 2/3 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- Smuckers strawberry ice cream jar
- Topping
- 12 Golden Oreos crushed and divided into 2 bowls (one for the plain Oreo topping, one for the strawberry topping)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons softened butter
- 3 tablespoons of a small packet of strawberry gelatine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line the outside of your stove with aluminum foil and apply butter generously to the inside to prevent sticking.
- Crust – crush the Oreo’s and fold in the butter, then press into the bottom of your springform pan.Fill – Place an 8-ounce package of cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer on low heat until creamy, about 3 minutes, then beat in the remaining 3 packets of cream cheese. Increase the speed of the electric mixer to high and add the remaining 1 1/3 cup of sugar, then add the vanilla while beating.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- At this point, stir in only the filling until completely blended. Be careful not to over-mix the dough.
- Gently place half of the cheese filling on the prepared crust. Spoon half the jar of strawberry filling here and there. Slide a butter knife through the strawberries to marble the cheese and strawberries. Spoon in the other half of the dough and repeat on the strawberries. Bake for 1 hour or until there is only a slight tremor when you shake gently.
- Crumb Topping – In a small bowl or in a food processor, add Oreo cookies and crumble. Add the softened butter and mix gently.
Tips for the Best Strawberry shortcake cheesecake
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking strawberry shortcake cheesecake.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.