Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls are a delightful, creamy dessert featuring a soft, fluffy cake rolled with a smooth cheesecake filling and topped with sweet, fresh strawberries. This recipe combines the best elements of strawberry shortcake and cheesecake into an elegant rolled treat perfect for gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake layer.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to ensure a light batter.
- Prepare Cake for Baking: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: While the cake cools, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then carefully fold it into the cream cheese mixture to maintain the airy texture.
- Spread Filling: Once the cake is completely cool, evenly spread the cheesecake filling over the cake surface.
- Prepare Strawberry Topping: Toss the sliced fresh strawberries with granulated sugar to sweeten and macerate slightly.
- Add Strawberry Layer: Sprinkle the sugared sliced strawberries evenly over the cheesecake filling layer.
- Roll and Chill: Carefully roll the cake tightly from one end to the other, then wrap or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set and enhance flavors before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before spreading the cheesecake filling to prevent melting or sliding.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture contrast.
- For easier rolling, gently loosen the cake edges with a spatula before adding the filling.
- Chill time is essential to help the roll maintain its shape and to let the flavors meld.
- This dessert is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
