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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Creamy, sweet, luscious, and decadent, Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake hits all of the flavor notes of this summertime favorite.
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cooling Time: 5 hours
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 mixing bowl/mixer
  • 1 9" springform pan

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 3/4 cups GF vanilla wafers
  • 10 tbsp dairy free butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Filling

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Amoretti Wild Strawberry Artisan flavor
  • 16 oz Dairy Free cream cheese, room temperature
  • 16 oz Dairy Free sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/ cups sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed gluten free vanilla wafer
  • 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9" springform pan with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
  • Add the vanilla wafers to a blender and pulse until they're sandy.
  • Add the crushed vanilla wafers to a bowl with the sugar and melted butter. Mix to combine.
  • Press the crust mixture into the prepared springform pan. Let refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
  • Add the egg, egg yolks, and sugar to a mixing bowl and mix on high for 3 minutes. It will become light and airy.
  • Add the extracts and cream cheese and mix on high for 3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix for another 3 minutes. It will become super creamy.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust. Top with the crushed vanilla wafers and strawberries.
  • Place the cheesecake on the middle rack in the middle of the oven. Let bake for 45-60 minutes.
  • If the vanilla wafers start getting too brown lightly cover the top with foil.
  • Let cool on the counter for an hour.
  • Let the cheesecake refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Enjoy!
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