This Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake combines the best of two beloved desserts: rich, creamy cheesecake and light, fluffy shortcake. With a buttery shortcake crust, a smooth and tangy cheesecake filling, and topped with fresh strawberries, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Shortcake Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ice water (if needed)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
