05/12/2025
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Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake 🍓✨
A perfect trio of crumble base, soft cake texture, and creamy cheesecake layer! Topped with fresh strawberry sauce, this recipe is both refreshing and eye-catching. 🤍
Ingredients
Cake Base (Crust)
• 1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into small cubes)
• 1 pinch of salt
Cheesecake Layer
• 300 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup yogurt or cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
Strawberry Cake Layer
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped strawberries
For the topping
• Sliced fresh strawberries
• Optional: powdered sugar
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Preparation
1) Crust (Base)
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the butter and rub it in with your fingertips until it resembles coarse sand.
4. Press into a square or round pan.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until very lightly browned.
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2) Cheesecake Layer
1. Beat the cream cheese and sugar.
2. Add the egg and beat just until combined.
3. Add the vanilla and yogurt.
4. Pour this mixture over the cooled base.
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3) Strawberry Cake Layer
1. Beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy.
2. Add the oil and milk.
3. Sift in the flour + baking powder.
4. Fold in the chopped strawberries with a spatula.
5. Spoon onto the cheesecake layer (you don't need to cover it completely, it will create a marbled effect 😍).
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4) Baking
• Bake at 170°C for about 35–40 minutes.
• The center may jiggle slightly; it will set as it cools.
• Once completely cooled, let it rest in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours.
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Serving
Top with fresh strawberry slices and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Easy to slice, legendary taste! 🍓💖