500 ml heavy cream
250 ml whole milk
200 g sugar (see note)
6 egg yolks
1000 g strawberry puree
a squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
chopped strawberries

= CAKE =

2 1/2 cup(s) cake flour
1 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
3/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 cup(s) strawberry preserves
4 eggs
3/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon(s) red food coloring
1/2 cup(s) buttermilk
1 3/4 cup(s) heavy cream
1 1/2 pint(s) strawberries, hulled

= CHEESECAKE =
1 vanilla pod
600g soft cheese
100g icing sugar
284ml pot double cream
strawberries - blend