Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg (for brushing the crust)

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For the Strawberry Topping

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

This recipe combines the buttery, light texture of a shortcake crust with the creamy richness of cheesecake and the fresh, bright flavor of strawberries. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for everything from casual dinners to holiday celebrations.

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