Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

 

Ingredients
Shortcake Crust
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1 large egg yolk

2–3 tablespoons heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

Cheesecake Layer
450 grams (16 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Strawberry Topping
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Optional: 1 tablespoon strawberry jam for extra sweetness

Crunchy Crumble
1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans (optional)