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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

A stunning three-layer dessert featuring a baked vanilla cheesecake sandwiched between two moist strawberry cake layers, all coated in a nostalgic strawberry crunch topping.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 Slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Layer
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cake Layers
  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 box strawberry gelatin mix small box
Crunch Topping & Frosting
  • 36 Vanilla Oreos Golden Oreos
  • 1 box strawberry gelatin mix
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted (for crunch)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Springform pan (9-inch)
  • Round Cake Pans (9-inch)
  • Food processor
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add cornstarch, vanilla, and heavy cream to the cheese mixture. Beat on low. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  3. Bake cheesecake for 50-60 minutes until center is almost set. Cool in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4+ hours.
  4. For cake layers: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix cake mix, gelatin, milk, melted butter, and eggs. Divide into two 9-inch pans.
  5. Bake cakes for 20-25 mins. Cool completely.
  6. Make crunch: Crush Oreos, mix with strawberry gelatin powder and 1/2 cup melted butter. Spread on tray to dry.
  7. Make frosting: Beat 1 cup butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  8. Assemble: Cake layer, thin frosting, cheesecake layer, thin frosting, cake layer. Cover whole cake in frosting.
  9. Press strawberry crunch all over the exterior. Chill before serving.

Notes

Use a warm knife to slice through the cheesecake cleanly.