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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth cheesecake batter.

Baking in a water bath prevents cracks and keeps the texture creamy.

For the best texture, chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before slicing.

Golden Oreos add a classic shortcake flavor to the crumble topping.

A touch of almond extract enhances the nutty depth of the shortcake flavor.

Adding freeze-dried raspberries boosts the fruity tang of the topping.

For extra strawberry flavor, drizzle with a homemade strawberry reduction.

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Name: Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers (for added crunch); 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 (8 oz) packages full-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup sour cream, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (prevents cracking); 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, finely diced; 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or jam; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream); 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed; 1 1/2 cups Golden Oreos, crushed; 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries (adds tangy depth); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crumble topping); 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (for a subtle nutty note); 1 teaspoon strawberry extract (enhances strawberry flavor); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for a thicker filling); 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (adds warmth)

A luxurious fusion of classic strawberry shortcake and rich, creamy cheesecake, topped with a buttery strawberry crumble and fresh whipped cream.

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

Total Time

1H30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers (for added crunch)

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

3 (8 oz) packages full-fat cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup powdered sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup sour cream, room temperature

1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (prevents cracking)

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, finely diced

1/2 cup strawberry preserves or jam

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

1/2 cup whole milk

1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed

1 1/2 cups Golden Oreos, crushed

1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries (adds tangy depth)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crumble topping)

1/4 teaspoon almond extract (for a subtle nutty note)

1 teaspoon strawberry extract (enhances strawberry flavor)

2 tablespoons cornstarch (for a thicker filling)

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (adds warmth)

Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)

White chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)

Crushed toasted almonds (optional, for texture)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Press firmly into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.

Mix in sour cream, vanilla bean paste, almond extract, flour, cornstarch, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.

Fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry preserves gently.

Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust. Add an extra layer of strawberry preserves, then pour the remaining batter on top.

Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water (water bath method) and bake for 55-65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly but set.

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

For the whipped cream, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

For the crumble topping, mix crushed Golden Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, freeze-dried raspberries, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.

Spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the cheesecake. Sprinkle the strawberry shortcake crumble evenly on top.

Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries, white chocolate shavings, and optional crushed toasted almonds before serving.

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

JUE

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