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June 24, 2014

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake with a sponge cake crust turns everyone’s favorite strawberry shortcake into a refreshing dessert that can define summer with just one bite.


Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake with a sponge cake crust

Do you have a summer bucket list? Mine is pretty much the same every year – pick strawberries in June, don’t miss sour cherry season in July (I swear I miss it all the time), eat fresh corn and pick peaches in August. Then there’s vacation, which I took to Mount Rushmore end of last month (hopefully photos to come soon). And since my summer bucket list pretty much revolves around food, there’s always a long to-make list to use up my fresh bounty. This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake was one of my genius ideas from last year’s list and was finally able to make it. Instead of your typical graham cracker crust (or even Oreo), the crust is a thin sponge cake layer to mimic shortcake (the cake, not the biscuits). Then juicy strawberries are folded into the cheesecake to mimic the whipped cream and berries then topped with a beautiful, vibrant layer of sliced strawberries. This is the dessert that defines summer and one you don’t want to miss.


Picking fresh strawberries for Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

A few weeks ago, I did probably one of my most favorite outdoor activities – picking strawberries. Normally I go with my dad but due to our schedules, I picked them by myself. The weather was absolutely perfect – a little bit cool with the sun shining and fluffy white clouds lining the sky. It was my form of self meditation. 20 minutes and four pounds of strawberries later, I was ready to rush home and make all the things.


Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake with a sponge cake crust

The first thing I made was this Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake. The crust was a bit of an experiment. Since my Carrot Cake Cheesecake, I knew adding the cheesecake batter on top of the cake batter would turn it into one layer rather than a thin layer of cake and a layer of cheesecake. I baked the crust until it was just firm on top then added the cheesecake batter.


Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake with a sponge cake crust

I wanted the cheesecake to be plain with strawberries folded in rather than strawberry cheesecake with strawberry puree. The only caution I have when assembling is add the strawberry slices on top right before serving. After a few days in the fridge, the top was a little bit watery from the fresh berries. The cheesecake was fine to eat once you got past that, but just a heads up if you are serving for looks.


Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake with fresh strawberries and sponge cake crust

Of course don’t let summer stop you from making this cheesecake. Whether you buy frozen strawberries then let them thaw completely or buy fresh strawberries from the grocery store, you can definitely bake this cheesecake any day of the year.


Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake with fresh strawberries and sponge cake crust
 

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Yield: 8-10 servings
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake with a sponge cake crust turns everyone’s favorite strawberry shortcake into a refreshing dessert that can define summer with just one bite.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces) melted butter
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk, room temperature

Cheesecake

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries

Instructions

  1. For the crust: Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and melted butter until combined, about 1-2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully incorporated, another minute. Alternating between the flour mixture and milk, gradually add the flour in three parts and the milk in two parts, starting and ending with the flour. Do not overbeat.
  4. Spread into the bottom of the pan and bake 10-15 minutes or until the top is just set. Let cool while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
  5. For the cheesecake: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time and 1 minute per egg, until everything is fully incorporated, scraping the bowl down if needed. Beat in the vanilla. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
  6. Spread the batter on top of the crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes or the center still wiggles slightly when the pan is moved (Note: some people have mentioned the middle being underbaked. The center should only wiggle slightly. If there is too much movement, continue baking but do not overbake. If the center doesn't move at all, it will be dry).
  7. Cool at room temperature for one hour. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Right before serving, garnish the top with sliced strawberries.
© Carla Cardello

 
Source: Adapted from Taste Of Home and 125 Best Cupcake Recipes
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  1. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    This looks so delicious! I so wanted to go strawberry picking this year, but after my utter lack of self-control during apple picking last fall, my husband really objected to the idea…

    I hear you on not missing sour cherries! My regular grocery store never has them, and I even have trouble finding them at Whole Foods! I have to trek out to the big Union Square Farmer’s Market to get them, but it’s so worth it. Getting my to-make bucket list ready for them!!

    Reply
  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    oooooh Michael would be ALL OVER this!

    Reply
  3. Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Cheesecake and strawberries and shortcake… OH MY! Pinning for later. :)

    Reply
  4. Michal says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Wow! que maravilloso! Looks soo good!
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  5. Liz says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Thank you for the lovely recipe.

    Reply
  6. Lauren says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    I love the idea of a sponge cake crust! I can’t wait to try this one!

    Reply
  7. dina says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    the cheesecake looks wonderful!

    Reply
  8. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    This is gorgeous, Carla, so glad you got around to making it this summer! I love that you left it without strawberry sauce, the fresh berries are so much better. Pinned!

    Reply
  9. Maggie says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:13 AM

    Wow! I’ve never been strawberry picking before but now I have to try it. Every berry creation you have here looks incredible!

    Reply
  10. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    You just combined two of my favorite desserts!

    Reply
  11. Stacy says

    June 25, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Absolutely stunning, Carla! Please cut me a big ol’ slice!

    Reply
  12. Becca from ItsYummi! says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Carla, you go ahead and make as many cheesecakes and cheesecake filled treats as you want. I promise to drool over every single one of them :)

    Reply
  13. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    June 26, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Gaaaaah, this cheesecake is beautiful! Brilliant idea to use sponge cake for the crust. This looks luscious ‘n creamy ‘n perfect for summer. I need to get my lazy butt out into the strawberry fields near my house!

    Reply
  14. Claudia (@ Breakfast Drama Queen) says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    I’m drooling over your photos – they’re absolutely stunning!

    Reply
  15. anne says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Made this over the weekend for a birthday/ 4TH of July party. I will say I left it in at least 10 minutes longer and it looked beautiful when it came out of the oven-level and no cracks. I refrigerated over night, after cooling, and when we cut into it the next day, the middle was a runny mess. I have not made many cheesecakes so maybe this way my inexperience, but IMHO it needed much more time in the oven. We still ate the “cooked” parts and the cake part for me was just ok–loved the idea of cake on the bottom, just didn’t meet my expectations. Cheesecake was fine a little less sweet than expected and not quite as dense as I like (again, maybe due to baking time?) and was pretty. Not sure that I will try again.

    Reply
    • Carla Cardello says

      July 7, 2014 at 12:53 PM

      I’m sorry to hear that! Have you checked your oven temperature lately? If it’s a lower temperature than indicated, that may be why it didn’t cook.

      Reply
  16. Dean says

    April 3, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    I’ve been wanting to make a Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake for years, but could never find one with a crust that was similar to real shortcake used in real strawberry shortcake. I stumbled on this recipe a week or so ago and was thrilled that it looked like the crust was exactly like what I was looking for!

    I finally made it last week to take to my parents as a dessert when my kids and I visited them for supper. It was a huge success and everyone loved it…my two youngest, who hadn’t liked cheesecake in the past, both ate their entire pieces, with one of them asking for, and eating, an entire second piece. The oldest, who loves cheesecake already, polished off her first and a second, as well. My parents took the leftovers into their office the next day and the few people who were able to get a piece loved it, too.

    I followed the recipe you’ve laid out here for the cheesecake itself (the crust is AWESOME, btw!!!), but I topped it differently. First I whipped up some stabilized whipped cream and piped on a border of stars/flowers around the top of the cheesecake. In each of those stars I set half of a fresh strawberry. Then I filled the rest of the top with a delicious pile of fresh strawberries in thick strawberry syrup. It looked beautiful and tasted ever better!

    Thanks for the great recipe! (I’d have shared pictures, but I’m not on FB or Instagram…sorry!)

    Reply
    • Carla says

      April 4, 2017 at 9:55 AM

      Thank you for the positive feedback! Glad everyone enjoyed the cheesecake. Loved the way you garnished yours. Sounds a lot prettier than mine ;)

      Reply

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