Description
If you’re looking for a dessert that combines elegance, comfort, and pure indulgence, the Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls are calling your name. This easy recipe delivers the best of three worlds: the richness of creamy cheesecake, the fruity brightness of strawberries, and the light texture of a classic sponge roll. It’s the perfect treat for your next celebration, weekend brunch, or when you just want to impress your guests with something unique and beautiful. Whether you’re browsing for quick breakfast options, refreshing summer desserts, or show-stopping food ideas, this is one roll you’ll want to make again and again. The sweet cream filling and juicy strawberries wrapped inside a fluffy cake, topped with buttery shortcake crumble, offer a flavor and texture that’s absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Cake Roll:
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Strawberry Layer:
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
2 tbsp strawberry jam (optional)
For the Shortcake Crumble Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 5 minutes until thick and pale.
- Gradually beat in granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 10-12 minutes.
- Turn cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel. Remove parchment. Roll up with the towel. Cool completely.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped heavy cream.
- For the crumble, mix flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool.
- Unroll cooled cake. Spread filling and strawberries evenly. Drizzle jam if using.
- Roll cake back up (without towel) and place seam-side down on a platter.
- Top with remaining filling or whipped cream, shortcake crumble, and more strawberries. Chill before slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (including crumble)
- Category: Dessert