Strawberries and Cream Dream Layer Cheesecake Cake
A stunning layered dessert combining tender cake layers, fluffy no-bake cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a glossy strawberry topping.
Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 1 box red velvet cake mix or preferred flavor
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box eggs, oil, water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
Fresh Strawberry Layer
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Strawberry Compote / Glaze
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
Topping
- Fresh sliced strawberries
- Optional whipped cream or cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Prepare and bake cake layers according to package directions. Cool completely and level tops.
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let macerate 10–15 minutes.
- Cook diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until softened. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into cream cheese mixture. Chill briefly.
- Place first cake layer on serving plate or springform pan. Spread cheesecake filling and add macerated strawberries.
- Top with second cake layer and remaining cheesecake filling.
- Spread cooled strawberry compote on top and decorate as desired.
- Refrigerate several hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Allow cake layers to cool fully before assembling.
- Chill cake overnight for the cleanest slices and best texture.
- Use a hot, serrated knife for neat cuts.