Ingredients
Shortcake Crust
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
Cheesecake Layer
• 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Strawberry Topping
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp strawberry jam (optional)
Crunchy Crumble
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans (optional)
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Directions
Prepare the Shortcake Crust
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease + line a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add cold cubed butter and cut it in until sandy & crumbly.
4. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and heavy cream → mix until dough forms.
5. Press dough into the bottom of the pan.
6. Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
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Make the Cheesecake Filling
1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Gradually add sugar.
3. Add eggs one at a time on low speed.
4. Mix in vanilla, sour cream (or yogurt), and flour.
5. Pour filling over the cooled crust.
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Bake the Cheesecake
1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes, edges set, center slightly jiggly.
2. Turn off oven → let cheesecake cool inside with door slightly open 15–20 min.
3. Cool on a rack, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
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Prepare the Strawberry Topping
1. Mix strawberries + sugar + lemon juice.
2. Let rest 15–20 minutes to macerate.
3. Add optional jam for shine.
4. Drain excess liquid if needed.
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Make the Crunchy Crumble
1. Mix flour + sugar.
2. Add cold butter, cut in until coarse crumbs form.
3. Add optional nuts.
4. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden.
5. Cool completely.
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Assemble the Cheesecake
1. Remove chilled cheesecake from pan.
2. Spoon macerated strawberries on top.
3. Sprinkle crumble generously.
4. Garnish with fresh strawberries, mint, or whipped cream.
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Serve & Enjoy
• Slice with a sharp knife, cleaning between each cut.
• Enjoy layers of buttery crust, creamy cheesecake, juicy strawberries & crunchy crumble!
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Prep: 30 min
Bake: 60 min
Total: ~5 hours (chill included)
Servings: 8
