Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Recipe 415

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the cake mix into a large bowl, then whisk to get rid of the lumps.
• Next sprinkle a 6 oz package of strawberry gelatin into the mixing bowl, then whisk in with the cake mix.
• Add in 3 large egg whites, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, and 1 cup of milk.
• Mix the cake batter at a low speed, until the cake batter is smooth and lump free.
• Spray (2) 9 inch cake pans with baking spray.
• Pour the cake batter into each cake pan, filling them each about 3/4 full.
• Bake the cakes on 350 F, for about 20 minutes or until done.
• Remove the cakes from the oven, let sit for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan, and cool on a cooling rack.
• Place 16 ounces of cream cheese, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup of whipping cream into a mixing bowl into a mixing bowl, and mix.
• Start adding in the eggs, but one at a time.
• Next add in the vanilla extract, followed by the sugar.
• Mix until the cheesecake filling is nice and smooth.
• Grab a 9 inch cake pan and spray it with baking spray.
• Place some parchment paper at the bottom of the cake pan.
• Pour 3 cups of cheesecake filling into the pan.
• Place the cake pan on top of a cookie sheet, the pour about1 1/2 cups of water into the cookie sheet, NOT THE CHEESECAKE.
• Bake the cheesecake for about 30 minutes on 350 F.
• Remove the cheesecake out of the oven, and let cool completely.
• Next add about 15 butter cookies into a food processor along with 4 tbsp of butter, and 1 tbsp of ice water.
• Pulse until it resembles cookie dough.
• Spray a 9 inch springform pan with baking spray then add the cookie mixture in the pan.
• Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of the pan, and about 1/4 inch up around the sides.
• Bake in the oven on 350 F for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, and let cool.
• Pour the remaining of the cheesecake filling into the springform, and smooth out.
• Bake on 350 F for about 30-35 minutes.
• Add the remaining cookies into the food processor, along with 1 tbsp ice water, and 4 tbsp of butter.
• Pulse until it resembles large crumbs.
• Remove half of the cookie mixture, and set to the side.
• Add a 6 oz package of strawberry gelatin into the food processor, and a couple drops of red food coloring.
• Pulse until about 5 times.
• Line a cookie sheet with foil, then sprinkle the red and white cookie crumb on the sheet,
• Bake on 350 F for 10 minutes.
• Remove, and let cook, then stir the crumbles.
• Add 1/2 cup of softened butter, and 8 oz of cream cheese into a mixing bowl.
• Mix until well incorporated.
• Add in 1/2 cup of whipping cream, and 1 tbsp of vanilla. Mix until well combined.
• Sprinkle in 2 1/4 cups of confectioners sugar, and mix until the frosting is smooth and lump free.
• First Layer: Cheesecake with Crust
• Second Layer: Strawberry Cake
• Third Layer: Crustless cheesecake
• Forth Layer: Strawberry cake
• Frost the sides, and top of the cake.
• Sprinkle the shortcake crumbs on top of the cake, and pat on the sides as well.
• Let the cake sit for about 20 minutes before cutting into it.
• ENJOY!

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Beat softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
• Gradually add eggs.
• Mix in vanilla, salt and flour.
• Spread 1/2 of batter in a greased 13 x 13 x 9 pan.
• Spread 1/2 of the strawberry topping over the batter.
• Layer with the remaining batter.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1/2 hour.
• Pour cheesecake batter over the top of partially baked shortcake/strawberry batter.
• Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean approximately 30- 45 minutes more-don't overbake.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Spread whipped cream over the top of the bars and cover with an even layer of sliced fresh strawberries.
• Cut into 12 bars.