This strawberry shortcake cheesecake is dangerously good, y’all. It’s sweet, it’s creamy, and it’s givin’ everything it needs to give. My strawberry shortcake cheesecake is basically a moist yellow cake layer topped with a simple no-bake vanilla cheesecake layer. Add some fresh strawberries, and this baby is ready to serve. Get into it, boos!
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How to Make a Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
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1. Beat the cheesecake filling until smooth, then spread into the pan
Freeze the cheesecake layer until firm enough to assemble later.
2. Cream the butter, oil, salt, and sugar until light and fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Add half of the flour and baking powder mixture to the batter
Mix on low just until incorporated.
4. Add the sour cream, remaining flour, and vanilla
Beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.
5. Spread the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the yellow cake layer, then wrap it in plastic wrap
Refrigerate until firm so it’s easier to assemble.
7. Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form
Set aside for layering and frosting the cake.
8. Spread whipped cream over the cake layer
Top with berries, arranging them evenly across the surface.
9. Place the frozen cheesecake layer over the strawberries
Center it carefully so the layers stack evenly.
10. Frost your strawberry shortcake cheesecake with whipped cream
Top with the remaining berries, then slice and serve.
PRO TIP: Having two 9-inch pans makes this so much easier, boos. You can reuse one, but since both layers need chill time, two pans will speed things up. If you don’t have an extra, go borrow one from your fave neighbor and bring it back clean now.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the No Bake Cheesecake
- 12 oz cream cheese room temperature (1 1/2 packages)
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Yellow Cake
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream
- 2 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries chopped for garnish
Instructions
For the Cheesecake
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract to stand mixer and beat on high speed until well combined.
- Spray a 9” inch baking pan with non-stick spray and evenly spread cheesecake batter in the pan. Freeze for at least 3 hours before assembling.
For the Yellow Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 1 9" round baking pan at least 2 inches high on the sides with non-stick baking spray and put aside.
- In the clean bowl of your stand mixer, beat butter, vegetable oil, salt and sugar on high until fluffy and smooth (about 4 minutes).
- Next, add eggs one at a time to the bowl and beat on medium until well incorporated. In a separate large bowl, sift flour and baking powder together.
- Turn the mixer to low and add half of flour mixture to the mixer and fully incorporate. Next add sour cream to mixer and blend well and lastly finish with remaining flour mixture and mix well.
- Finally add vanilla extract to mixer and finish beating on low until everything is well mixed. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add cake batter to prepared baking pan and bake for 33-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven and rest in pan for 10 minutes. Then remove layer from pan and place on cooling rack for 30 minutes.
- Wrap the layer in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to make it easier to work with when assembling the cake.
For the Whipped Cream
- Add heavy cream to clean stand mixer and whip until soft peaks develop.
- Slowly add in powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks develop.
For Assembly
- Remove yellow cake layer from refrigerator and place in center of serving plate.
- Spread ⅓ of whipped cream on top of yellow cake layer and top with half of strawberries.
- Next remove cheesecake layer from freezer and place directly on top of berries.
- Frost entire cake with remaining whipped cream and decorate with remaining berry slices and serve.
Notes
How to Store
- Fridge: Cover this beauty tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. But boos… It probably won’t survive that long with how dang good it is!
- Tip: I don’t recommend freezing this cake y’all. With all those fresh berries you will end up with a juicy mess when it thaws. Save yourself the heartbreak and just enjoy it fresh.
Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Pick good strawberries. Go for bright red berries with fresh green tops, and if they don’t smell sweet, they probably won’t taste all that flavorful either.
- Don’t overbake the cake. Pull it once a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Dry cake will throw the whole dessert off.
- Let the cheesecake freeze and the cake cool completely. Rushing this will make assembly messy and frustrating. Patience, boos!
- Layer it nice and even. Use an offset spatula to spread the whipped cream smoothly so those layers stay pretty when sliced.
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Recipe Help
It’s all in the knife y’all! Use a long, sharp knife, and wipe it clean with a warm, damp cloth between each cut.
Don’t panic boo! Pop it back in the freezer for another hour or so to firm it up. Next time, make sure the cheesecake layer has at least 3-4 hours to freeze fully before assembling.
Yup! You can make all the layers a day ahead and assemble the cake before serving. Just keep everything covered in the fridge until you’re ready to layer it up.
More Strawberry Recipes
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- Strawberry Crumble
- Strawberry Cupcakes
- Strawberry Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
- Strawberry Shortcake Cake
- Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls
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Strawberry shortcake is THE best summer dessert of all time. Definitely heading over for the recipe!
Hooray thank you!!
I want it every day of my life too, especially when it looks like this!
Why does it have to be so darn addictive?
Oh wow, this looks so tempting and delicious! I’d love to have a slice of this with my coffee this afternoon!
Now you are talking!
J, I LOVE this cheesecake CAKE! gorgeous!
Thank you hon!
Wow! Two desserts in one, love it 🙂
It is the best of both worlds!
Jocelyn this is just too perfect, I love the cheesecake/shortcake combo… I think I could eat this every day, too!
I knew we were kindred spirits!
This dessert combines some of my favorite things – strawberries, cake and cheesecake! Now just add a drizzle of chocolate and I’m set. 🙂
Aww the drizzle of chocolate sounds heavenly!
No, you’ve never steered us wrong. With you at the helm, we’re destined to make to DESSERT HEAVEN! 🙂
Woot woot! Now you are talking!
I crave strawberry shortcake every night of the summer! Ugh, this dessert would be the perfect cure! But I’d have to resist eating the whole thing at once… it’s not always easy to do, let me tell ya! Hah. Great recipe!
Thanks so much hon! I seriously had to resist eating the whole thing.
That is the prettiest strawberry dessert I’ve seen in a while! It makes me think of unicorns and rainbows. 🙂 I’d devour this in a flash!
Awwww thank you hon!