Description
Delight in the perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries wrapped in flaky puff pastry with these Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls. This easy-to-make dessert features a smooth cream cheese mixture, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy shortbread cookie topping, rolled and baked to golden perfection, then dusted with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
Ingredients
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Pastry and Filling
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup crushed shortbread cookies
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out slightly to even the thickness and prepare it for the filling.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during baking.
- Add Strawberries and Cookies: Sprinkle the chopped fresh strawberries and crushed shortbread cookies over the cream cheese layer for added texture and flavor.
- Roll and Slice: Carefully roll the pastry into a log, starting from the longer side, to create tight, even layers. Slice the log into 6 to 8 equal pieces for individual rolls.
- Prepare for Baking: Place each roll cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to create a golden, glossy crust.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Finish: Allow the rolls to cool slightly on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar before serving for a beautiful and sweet finish.
Notes
- If fresh strawberries are not available, use frozen strawberries after thawing and draining them thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle cooled rolls with strawberry glaze or melted white chocolate just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
