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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake: A Dreamy Dessert Mashup

This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert mashup! It’s a beautiful and delicious treat with layers of cheesecake, strawberry cake, and cookie crumble.

Ingredients

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Cookie Crumb Layer:

  • 36 vanilla sandwich cookies, coarsely crushed
  • 3 ounces strawberry gelatin mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 56 drops red food color gel

Strawberry Cake Layers:

  • 16.5 ounces Strawberry Supreme cake mix
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 ounces strawberry gelatin mix

Cheesecake Layer:

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Cookie Crumb Layer:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Divide crushed cookies into two bowls.
  3. In one bowl, combine cookie crumbs with strawberry gelatin mix.
  4. In the other bowl, combine cookie crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  5. Tint remaining melted butter with red food coloring and combine with the strawberry cookie crumbs.
  6. Spread both crumb mixtures on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.

Strawberry Cake Layers:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 6-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter, milk, and strawberry gelatin mix. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cheesecake Layer:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
  2. Add cream cheese, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into a greased and floured 6-inch springform pan.
  5. Wrap the outside of the pan with foil and place it in a large baking dish. Fill the dish with about an inch of water to create a water bath.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is just set in the center.
  7. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely to room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours.

Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Switch to high speed and beat for 1-2 minutes, or until creamy.

Assembly:

  1. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate.
  2. Frost the cheesecake and top with one cake layer. Frost the cake layer and top with the second cake layer. Frost the entire cake.
  3. Press the cookie crumb mixture onto the sides of the cake.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set.
  5. Slice and serve.