Shortcake Base

 In a medium bowl, add cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and pudding mix.

 In a medium bowl, add cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and pudding mix.

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Shortcake Base

Beat on medium-high speed until the batter is light and fluffy.

Beat on medium-high speed until the batter is light and fluffy.

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Shortcake Base

Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a half sheet cake pan (jelly roll pan) with parchment and spray with non-stick baking spray. (or use two quarter sheet pans).

Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a half sheet cake pan (jelly roll pan) with parchment and spray with non-stick baking spray. (or use two quarter sheet pans).

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Chop the strawberries into roughly ½" pieces. Reserve a handful to use as garnish. Add the sugar and the lemon zest and then set aside.

Chop the strawberries into roughly ½" pieces. Reserve a handful to use as garnish. Add the sugar and the lemon zest and then set aside.

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Strawberry Filling

Whip cold cream cheese until smooth.
Slowly add heavy cream. Whipping on medium to medium-high speed until thoroughly incorporated to prevent lumps.
When all the cream is used, add powdered sugar and beat again.

Whip cold cream cheese until smooth.
Slowly add heavy cream. Whipping on medium to medium-high speed until thoroughly incorporated to prevent lumps.
When all the cream is used, add powdered sugar and beat again.

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Cream Cheese Whipped Filling

Shortcake Base

Shortcake is done baking when a toothpick comes out clean, remove and allow to cool. Slice and divide the shortbread to fit the jars you're filling. 

Shortcake is done baking when a toothpick comes out clean, remove and allow to cool. Slice and divide the shortbread to fit the jars you're filling. 

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Assembly

Place pieces of cake into the bottom of a mason jar, add strawberries (with a little bit of juice), then the whipped filling. Using a piping bag makes this easier.

Place pieces of cake into the bottom of a mason jar, add strawberries (with a little bit of juice), then the whipped filling. Using a piping bag makes this easier.

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Assembly

If you want to add layers, repeat with another layer of cake, strawberries, and top with a dollop of whipped topping. Add a strawberry and a mint leaf for garnish.-Enjoy!

If you want to add layers, repeat with another layer of cake, strawberries, and top with a dollop of whipped topping. Add a strawberry and a mint leaf for garnish.-Enjoy!

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Vanilla Bean, White Chocolate Cheesecake with Fudge Brownie Crust 

Vanilla Bean, White Chocolate Cheesecake with Fudge Brownie Crust with blood orange mixed berry sauce on top. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!

Vanilla Bean, White Chocolate Cheesecake with Fudge Brownie Crust with blood orange mixed berry sauce on top. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!

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