Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Shortcake Layer
1 lb butter, softened
2 2/3 cups granulated sugar
10 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups flour
2 cups strawberry ice cream topping
whipped cream
sliced strawberry
Cheesecake Layer
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup water

Preparation

Beat softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Gradually add eggs.
Mix in vanilla, salt and flour.
Spread 1/2 of batter in a greased 13 x 13 x 9 pan.
Spread 1/2 of the strawberry topping over the batter.
Layer with the remaining batter.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1/2 hour.
Pour cheesecake batter over the top of partially baked shortcake/strawberry batter.
Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean approximately 30- 45 minutes more-don't overbake.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Spread whipped cream over the top of the bars and cover with an even layer of sliced fresh strawberries.
Cut into 12 bars.