3 LAYER CHEESY STRAWBERRY CAKE

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It's not cake and it's not cheesecake. It's something in-between. A great make ahead cake. You need to chill the crust for a least 4 hours before adding berry topping.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, plus
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese (low fat works fine)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup currant jelly (at room temperature)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries (to garnish) or 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Layer 1: Make this part 4 to 24 hours ahead: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Cut in margarine until texture feels like corn meal.
  • Combine wet ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Then add all at once to the dry ingredients. Mix just enough to make a soft dough.
  • Using fingers, gently pat dough into the bottom of a 9 X 13 pan.
  • Layer 2: Combine all ingredients.
  • Beat until creamy with mixer on high.
  • Spread over dough in the pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool completely and cover.
  • Refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
  • Layer 3: 3 hours or less before serving:.
  • Arrange berries on top of cake.
  • Stir jelly to soften, then brush jelly over berries.
  • Garnish with blueberries or toasted almond slices. (Toast almond slices in a fry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until browned a bit.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 203.2, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 29.6, Protein 4.6

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