Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls

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  • February 9, 2026
Breakfast

✨ Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls ✨
Soft sponge, creamy cheesecake, juicy strawberries, and a buttery crunch in every bite.

If dessert dreams had a flavor, this would be it. These Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls bring together a light, cloud-like cake roll, a rich and silky cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a nostalgic shortcake crumble on top. Elegant enough for celebrations, easy enough to make at home — a true showstopper 🍓🍰

⏱️ Prep & Cook Time

  • Prep: 30 minutes

  • Bake: 12–14 minutes

  • Assembly & Chill: 1 hour

  • Total: ~1 hour 45 minutes

  • Serves: 10–12 slices

🧁 Ingredients

Cake Roll

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting towel)

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream

  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Layer

  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced

  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

Shortcake Crumble

  • 12 vanilla sandwich cookies (Golden Oreos work best)

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder

🍰 Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Cake Roll

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.

Whip eggs and sugar for 3–4 minutes until pale, thick, and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
Gently fold in sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk just until combined.

Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake 12–14 minutes, until lightly springy.

Immediately turn cake onto a powdered-sugar-dusted towel, peel parchment, and roll up (short side). Let cool completely.

2️⃣ Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into cream cheese mixture until fluffy.

3️⃣ Strawberry Prep (Optional)

Toss diced strawberries with sugar and rest for 10 minutes to release juices.

4️⃣ Shortcake Crumble

Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and strawberry gelatin powder.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes, then cool.

5️⃣ Assemble

Carefully unroll cooled cake.
Spread cheesecake filling evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
Add strawberries, then gently roll back up (no towel).

Wrap tightly and chill for at least 1 hour.

6️⃣ Finish & Serve

Frost the top with extra filling or whipped cream.
Sprinkle generously with shortcake crumble and fresh strawberries.
Slice with a serrated knife for clean, bakery-style cuts.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Whip the eggs well — this is the secret to a light, flexible sponge

  • Do not overbake or the cake may crack

  • Chill overnight for best flavor and clean slices

  • Want a pink swirl? Add 1–2 drops of red food coloring to the batter

🍓 Serving Ideas

  • Serve chilled with extra strawberries

  • Drizzle with white chocolate

  • Perfect with coffee, tea, or sparkling wine

🥄 Nutrition (per slice, approx.)

  • Calories: ~320 kcal

  • Protein: 5 g

  • Fat: 18 g

  • Carbs: 37 g

  • Sugar: 25 g

Soft. Creamy. Fresh. Crunchy.
This roll is pure strawberry shortcake magic 💖

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