Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cheesecake Shortbreads, where a buttery, crumbly base meets a creamy cheesecake layer topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are quick to prepare and will transport you to summer picnics with every bite. Enjoy them as a centerpiece at gatherings or as a sweet afternoon snack that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Press the dough into a greased baking dish evenly and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
- While cooling, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the sugar and lemon juice, mixing until creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled shortbread base and top with sliced strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg