Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful fusion of classic strawberry shortcake and creamy cheesecake. This dessert features a graham cracker crust, a rich cheesecake filling, and a luscious strawberry topping.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
Strawberry Layer
- 1 box strawberry Jell-O ((3 oz))
- 1 cup boiling water
- 0.5 cup cold water
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
Whipped Cream Topping
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Oreo Crust
- 20 Golden Oreos (or vanilla cookies) (crushed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Strawberry Jell-O Powder
- 1 box strawberry Jell-O powder ((dry))
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; mix in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust; bake for 45–50 minutes until slightly wobbly. Cool completely.
- Dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water; stir in cold water and chill until thickened. Fold in whipped topping and strawberries; spread over cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; spread over the strawberry layer.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 250mg