Strawberries And Cream Dream Layer Cheesecake Cake
Strawberries And Cream Dream Layer Cheesecake Cake is a layered dessert made with tender red velvet cake, fluffy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a glossy strawberry compote, chilled until creamy and sliceable.
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- Eggs oil, and water as listed on the box
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces full fat cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
For the Strawberry Layers
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Strawberry Compote
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For Topping
- Whipped cream or cream cheese frosting
- Extra fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, grease and line two 9 inch pans, prepare the red velvet cake batter, divide evenly, and bake 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely and level.
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit 15 minutes until juicy.
- Cook diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice for 5 minutes, stir in cornstarch slurry, cook until thick, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla, and beat until creamy.
- Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture; chill.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of cheesecake filling on top.
- Arrange macerated strawberries evenly over the filling.
- Spoon the cooled strawberry compote over the strawberries.
- Spread another layer of cheesecake filling, then add the second cake layer and press gently.
- Frost the top, decorate as desired, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until set.