Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls
This dessert features layers of cream cheese filling, strawberries, and a crumb layer, all wrapped in crepes.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Strawberry Layer
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Crumb Layer
- 1 ½ cups crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Base and Garnish
- 6 large crepes or thin cake layers
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix the diced strawberries with granulated sugar and let them sit for a few minutes.
- Combine the crushed cookies or graham crackers with melted butter.
- Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on each crepe, add the strawberries, then sprinkle the crumb mixture on top. Roll them up tightly.
- Dust the rolls with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the rolls for an hour before serving for better flavor.