Ingredients
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Shortcake Crust
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6 tbsp Unsalted Butter
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1 cup all-purpose Flour
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2 lg Egg
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1 cup Granulated Sugar
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1/3 cup Sour Cream
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½ tsp Vanilla Extract
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2 tbsp Cornstarch
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½ tsp Baking Soda
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Whipped Cream Cheese Topping
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8 oz Cream Cheese
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2 tbsp Heavy Cream
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1 tsp Vanilla Extract
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¼ cup Granulated Sugar
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Cheesecake Filling
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4 (8 oz) pkg Cream Cheese
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1 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
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1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
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¼ cup Cornstarch
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2 lg Egg
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¾ cup Heavy Cream
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Strawberry Topping
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12-14 medium fresh Strawberries
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7 tbsp Strawberry Glaze
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut parchment paper to fit onto bottom of 9” spring form pan (or use pre-cut 9” round parchment paper). Spread Crisco on bottom and sides of spring form pan; set aside. |
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To make Shortcake CrustIn a mixing bowl with mixer on med-high speed, beat butter and sugar till fluffy. Add eggs (one at a time) and beat well after each addition. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, and beat well. Add flour, corn starch, and baking soda, and beat till incorporated. Pour and spread onto bottom of spring form pan. Bake in oven for about 20-25 minutes or till golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool. When cooled, wrap 2 layers of aluminum foil around sides and bottom of spring form pan.; set aside. |
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To make Cheesecake FillingIn a mixing bowl with mixer on med-high speed, beat cream cheese and sugar till smooth. Add eggs (one at a time) and beat well after each addition. Add corn starch, vanilla extract, and heavy cream; beat well till smooth. Pour and spread onto bottom of spring form pan. Arrange spring form pan into a large roasting pan and then fill halfway up sides with hot water. |
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Bake in oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or till top is golden brown and it slightly jiggles in center. Remove from oven and then remove cheesecake from water bath. Remove aluminum foil. Let cool to room temperature. With a Viennese spatula or plastic knife, scrape around edge of spring form pan to loosen cheesecake (this will keep it from sticking to sides). Refrigerate for least 8 hours or overnight. |
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To make Whipped Cream Cheese ToppingIn a mixing bowl with mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and sugar till smooth. Pour and spread ½ on top of cheesecake. Then pipe remaining whipped cream cheese around edge. |
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To make Strawberry ToppingIn a mixing bowl, add strawberries and strawberry glaze. Fold gently with spatula and then pour on top in center. |
