Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake: An Easy Indulgence for Everyone
A delightful twist on two classic desserts, this Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake combines the richness of cheesecake with the lightness of shortcake.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 package of digestive biscuits
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix the crushed digestive biscuits with melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form a crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until set.
- Let cool completely before refrigeration for at least 4 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Top the chilled cheesecake with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using flavored extracts or adding lemon zest to the cheesecake mixture.
- Fresh strawberries can be substituted with other berries for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Cheesecake, Dessert, Easy Recipe