Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Step 1

Sprinkle the cake mix into a large bowl, then whisk to get rid of the lumps.

Step 2

Next, sprinkle a 6 oz package of strawberry gelatin into the mixing bowl, then whisk in with the cake mix.

Step 3

Add in 3 large egg whites, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, and 1 cup of milk.

Step 4

Mix the cake batter at a low speed until the cake batter is smooth and lump free.

Step 5

Spray two 9-inch cake pans with baking spray.

Step 6

Pour the cake batter into each cake pan, filling them each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake the cakes on 350 F for about 20 minutes or until done.

Step 8

Remove the cakes from the oven, let sit for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan, and cool on a cooling rack.

Step 9

Place 16 ounces of cream cheese, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup of whipping cream into a mixing bowl and mix.

Step 10

Start adding in the eggs, but one at a time.

Step 11

Next, add the vanilla extract, followed by the sugar. Mix until the cheesecake filling is nice and smooth.

Step 12

Grab a 9-inch cake pan and spray it with baking spray. Place some parchment paper at the bottom of the cake pan.

Step 13

Pour 3 cups of cheesecake filling into the pan.

Step 14

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.

Step 15

Bake the cheesecake for about 30 minutes on 350 F.

Step 16

Remove the cheesecake out of the oven, and let cool completely.

Step 17

Next, add about 15 butter cookies into a food processor along with 4 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of ice water.

Step 18

Pulse until it resembles cookie dough.

Step 19

Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray, then add the cookie mixture to the pan.

Step 20

Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of the pan and about 1/4 inch up around the sides to create a crust.

Step 21

Bake in the oven on 350 F for about 15 minutes.

Step 22

Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 23

Pour the remaining cheesecake filling into the springform and smooth it out.

Step 24

Bake on 350 F for about 30-35 minutes.

Step 25

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.

Step 26

Remove half of the cookie mixture and set it to the side.

Step 27

Add a 6 oz package of strawberry gelatin into the food processor and a couple of drops of red food coloring. Pulse about 5 times.

Step 28

Line a cookie sheet with foil, then sprinkle the red and white cookie crumb on the sheet,

Step 29

Bake on 350 F for 10 minutes.

Step 30

Remove, and let cook, then stir the crumbles until they break apart.

Step 31

Add 1/2 cup of softened butter and 8 oz of cream cheese into a mixing bowl. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 32

Add in 1/2 cup of whipping cream and 1 tbsp of vanilla. Mix until well combined.

Step 33

Sprinkle in 2 1/4 cups of confectioners sugar, and mix until the frosting is smooth and lump free.

Step 34

First Layer: Cheesecake with Crust

Step 35

Second Layer: Strawberry Cake

Step 36

Third Layer: Crustless Cheesecake

Step 37

Fourth Layer: Strawberry Cake

Step 38

Frost the sides and top of the cake.

Step 39

Sprinkle the shortcake crumbs on top of the cake and pat onto the sides as well.

Step 40

Let the cake sit for about 20 minutes before cutting into it.

Step 41

ENJOY!