Description
Strawberry shortcake cheesecake dessert roll blends classic American flavors into one irresistible sweet creation. Delicate layers of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries wrapped in a light sponge promise pure dessert indulgence you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and set up a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with greased parchment paper for optimal baking surface.
- Create the cake base by whisking dry ingredients separately from wet ingredients. Beat eggs and sugar until they transform into a thick, pale mixture, then incorporate vanilla and milk thoroughly.
- Delicately fold flour mixture into the egg blend, ensuring minimal disruption to the batter’s airiness. Transfer the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, maintaining a smooth surface.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cake develops a light golden hue and passes the toothpick test. Immediately transfer the hot cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel, carefully removing the parchment paper.
- Gently roll the warm cake with the towel, creating a compact cylindrical shape. Allow the cake to cool completely, maintaining its rolled structure.
- Craft the cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Unroll the cooled cake with precision, spreading the cheesecake filling evenly while leaving a small margin around the edges. Arrange fresh strawberry slices across the surface.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel, creating a tight spiral. Wrap securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to set the filling.
- Slice the chilled roll into elegant portions, resembling sushi-style cuts. Optionally embellish with additional strawberries or a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Handling requires a light touch when rolling and unrolling to prevent cracking, ensuring a smooth, professional-looking dessert.
- Powdered sugar trick helps prevent sticking when rolling the cake, creating a non-slip surface that keeps the delicate sponge intact.
- Chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the filling to set properly, transforming the texture from soft to perfectly sliceable.
- Versatile adaptation can easily swap strawberries for other seasonal fruits like raspberries or peaches, making this dessert adaptable year-round.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg