Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

 Instructions for cake layer

1. Bake the pound cake according to package directions in an 8 inch cake pan adding in the shortbread flavoring. Using an 8 inch cake pan will assure this layer fits in an 8in spring form pan.
2. Once baked and cooled, poke holes using a wooden spoon handle randomly across the cake. Mix the JELLO and hot water together and pour it evenly on the cake.

 Instructions for Filling 

1. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and keep in fridge until next step.
   
2. Add cream cheese to a large bowl and whip for about 1 minute.
3. Slowly add in the powdered sugar and mix until well combined, scraping the bowl if needed.
4. Gently fold in whipped cream mixture and then divide this mixture into 2 bowls.
5. To one of the bowls, add in a small amount of pink food coloring and the 20 drops of strawberry flavoring. Fold gently to mix in well.
6. Place the cooled pound cake in the bottom of a spring form pan, lining the sides with parchment.
7. Add in your first layer, the non pink cheesecake spreading evenly then the same with the pink layer.
8. Place in fridge for 4 hours top with fresh whipped cream 

Takes 25 minutes baking, 4 hour total, Serves 12 people.

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