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Home » Type » Desserts » Cakes and Cupcakes » Happy Mother’s Day, Recipe for Strawberries & Cream Cake, & Giveaway Winner

Happy Mother’s Day, Recipe for Strawberries & Cream Cake, & Giveaway Winner

May 9, 2010 by Faith 36 Comments

I usually like to save the best for last, but since today is Mother’s Day I wanted to share the crowning jewel of my Mother’s Day Menu…dessert!  Strawberries and cream are a classic summer combination; I wanted to do a new twist on an old classic and so this cake was born.  I based this recipe on my double-crusted cheesecake (which was featured here on Delish…yay!).  This cake is light and fresh and very summery with the strawberries; it’s the perfect ending to a beautiful Mother’s Day (or any summertime) meal.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Strawberries & Cream Cake

(Yield:  1 cheesecake)

Oatmeal-Almond Crust:

2/3 c lightly packed brown sugar

1 c all-purpose flour

1 c whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

1 1/2 c rolled oats

1 c almond meal/flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill)

1 tsp pure vanilla powder

1 1/2 sticks salted butter, melted

Strawberry Filling:

1 quart (4 c) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced

2/3 c sugar (more or less depending on your preference and how sweet your berries are)

3 TB cornstarch dissolved in 4 TB cold water

1 tsp lemon juice

Cream Filling:

8 oz Neufchatel cheese, at room temperature

2 large eggs

2/3 c sugar

1 tsp vanilla bean paste

2 tsp lemon juice

Butter (to grease the pan)

Springform baking pan

Preheat the oven to 375F.  In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients for the crust, then use a fork to mix the melted butter into the dry ingredients.  The mixture should have some lumps that are about the size of peas (you might find it easiest to use your hands to gently crumble the mixture until it has the right consistency).  Lightly grease the bottom and sides of the springform pan with butter.  Pour about 2/3 of the crust mixture into the greased cheesecake pan and reserve the other 1/3 for the topping.  Use a glass to help you press the mixture down evenly in the pan (press just firmly enough so that the mixture is loosely compacted).  Bake the crust for 8 minutes. 

Use a mixer to combine the Neufchatel cheese and eggs (adding one egg at a time); then beat in the sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until everything is just incorporated.  Pour the Neufchatel mixture into the pre-baked crust and bake for 12-15 minutes (just until the cheese is starting to set).

In a medium pot over medium heat, simmer the berries, sugar, and 1/4 c water (covered) for about 10 minutes.  Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and add it to the berries, stirring constantly.  Boil for about 2 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice. 

Once the cheesecake is starting to set, remove it from the oven and spread the berry mixture on top; bake for 5 minutes.  Remove it from the oven and evenly sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on top of the berry layer.  Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sides are bubbling up. 

Allow the cheesecake to cool completely to room temperature and then refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before cutting and serving (4 hours is preferred).

I want to thank you all of you who participated in my last giveaway.  It was interesting to see which dishes are the toughest to clean…it looks like eggs and cheese are two of the worst culprits!  I used a random number generator to determine the winner…

A huge congratulations goes out to Sheila P!  Please email me your address and I’ll send out your prize.

Filed Under: Cakes and Cupcakes Tagged: Almond Meal, Cheesecake, Menus, Mother's Day, Oats, Recipes, Strawberries

Comments

  1. Shannon says

    January 12, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    A friend made this cathe for my birthday years ago. I finally found the recipe. I will be making it got my birthday this year!

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  2. kim says

    May 13, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    Oh! This crumb cake looks so yummy! And red means love for mommy, right? :) My BFF’s birthday is coming soon. I think I’ll make her a cream cheese brownie!

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  3. Mimi says

    May 13, 2010 at 9:03 am

    Great cake, creamy, fruity and crumbly, all in one.
    Mimi

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  4. Sook says

    May 12, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Wow, I love strawberries! That looks so gorgeous and delicious!

    Reply
  5. Barbara Bakes says

    May 11, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    This does look like a yummy Mother’s Day dessert.

    Reply
  6. Erica says

    May 11, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Congratulations to the winner and that cakes looks like heaven…Love strawberries.

    Reply
  7. zerrin says

    May 11, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Strawberries are in their season here and I must absolutely try this lovely and mouthwatering cake before the season ends.

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  8. MaryMoh says

    May 10, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    Mmm…looks delicious. I love that creamy filling and crumbly top. Strawberries are going to be in season soon….more now. This would be a nice one to make. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Ameena says

    May 10, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Congratulations to Sheila!

    And I am in love with this amazing cake. Seriously, how on earth do you come up with these great ideas in every single post? Maya is “doing my hair” as I read this and is saying, “that looks like a yummy cake Mama!” I agree.

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  10. Lazaro says

    May 10, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    The cake looks perfect. Your presentation is top notch. Hope you had a lovely Mom’s Day with your family.

    Cheers!

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  11. Jennifer @ Maple n Cornbread says

    May 10, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    WOW this cake is amazing!!!! GOing to have this one for my mama!! :)

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  12. tasteofbeirut says

    May 10, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    Faith

    Your photos are making me drool! Oh strawberry cream cake, is there anything better in the whole world of pastry?
    I like what you did with it, much more interesting than the usual sponge.

    Reply
  13. Anh says

    May 10, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    Happy (belated) blog anniversary and mother’s day. (I have been away from the internet). The cake looks wonderful, Faith!

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  14. Emily says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    The before and after pictures are fascinating. It always amazes me how adding a little of something makes such a huge difference!

    Reply
  15. chaya says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    There is a real bonus to this special cake. You mentioned oatmeal or flour. With gluten free flour, we have a majestic cake for those who can’t eat the oats. I thank you for all those with celiac and other digestive orders, in the world.

    You did a beautiful job, Faith.

    Reply
  16. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    May 10, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    I see creamy, crumbly, sweet and delicious here! This is so tempting right now Faith! Gorgeous photos. xo

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  17. Juliana says

    May 10, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Faith, this strawberry cream cake look so creamy and tasty…I have to try to make this now that strawberries are every where :-)

    Congratulations to the winner ;-)

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  18. Blond Duck says

    May 10, 2010 at 10:00 am

    I bet your mom loved her cake. It looks fantastic!

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  19. Nicole, RD says

    May 10, 2010 at 8:19 am

    Wow! Faith, that strawberry & cream cake looks DIVINE! Yummm! My mom would love that! I may have to make it for her :)

    Congrats to the winner!

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  20. Barbara says

    May 10, 2010 at 8:18 am

    I’m loving this cake, Faith! Although it’s really a three layer bar, sort of. Copying the recipe now…perfect for a summer party on the patio!

    Congrats to the winner!

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  21. theUngourmet says

    May 10, 2010 at 7:26 am

    I love strawberries! They are one of the best things about summer. Your cake looks so delicious. I like that you used the Neufchatel cheese and the topping is a terrific finishing touch. Yum!

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  22. [email protected] says

    May 10, 2010 at 6:42 am

    what an amazing cake-so yummy! wish i could have tried it faith :)

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  23. Joanne says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:59 am

    Oh my god I am in LOVE with this cake! Strawberries, cheesecake, crumb heaven on top…can you say WOW. I think this definitely called for saving the best for first!

    Reply
  24. Dawn (HealthySDLiving) says

    May 9, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    MMmmm I LOVE the crumb topping-my favortite! :) Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

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  25. Veronica M. says

    May 9, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    I bet this went over well at your “parents day” celebration! Looks YUMMY!

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  26. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    May 9, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    What a beautiful looking dessert! And hehe yet more proof we are long lost twins Faith-I love strawberries and cream together and I love an oatmeal topping too! This is so clever :)

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  27. Sheila P says

    May 9, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    I can’t believe I won, thanks so much! What a beautiful cake for Mother’s Day!

    Reply
  28. grace says

    May 9, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    there’s just so much to love about this, faith! the crumble on top is a BRILLIANT idea–it adds to the look, flavor, and overall enjoyment, no doubt. happy mom’s day, indeed!

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  29. Andrea @ CanYouStayForDinner.com says

    May 9, 2010 at 11:12 am

    Faith! You have done it again, my love! your cake is absurdly beautiful, luscious, and calling my name!! Truly the perfect dessert for such an occasion and it will be a star all spring and summer too! I mean, the slice of cake alone is tip-top on the talent and scrumptious scale, but your photography always captures the true essence of what you make. It’s beautiful. I’m drooling.

    Reply
  30. Rosa says

    May 9, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Happy Mother’s Day! That cake is interesting. Surely extremely scrumptious!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  31. Krista says

    May 9, 2010 at 10:10 am

    This sounds like a wonderful combination of a crumble and a cheese cake. The crust sounds especially divine. Great dessert…perfect for Mother’s day!!

    Reply
  32. Lucy says

    May 9, 2010 at 8:04 am

    I totally ‘ooohed’ at these pictures! This looks like a fabulous combination of crumble, cheesecake and cake, mmm. Delish indeed!

    Reply
  33. Jen says

    May 9, 2010 at 8:00 am

    That is one beautiful cake! Happy Mother’s Day to your mom!

    Reply
  34. Karine says

    May 9, 2010 at 7:39 am

    That is a great cake for Mother’s Day! :)

    Reply
  35. 5 Star Foodie says

    May 9, 2010 at 9:30 am

    What a fabulous cake, I love the crumbly topping! Happy Mother’s day!

    Reply
  36. Heavenly Housewife says

    May 9, 2010 at 7:58 am

    That cake looks absolutely mouth watering! I bet your mom is enjoying this!
    *kisses* HH

    Reply

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