Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls are a no-bake dessert featuring soft crepes wrapped around a fluffy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and buttery shortcake crumbs. Perfect for summer and special occasions, this recipe is easy enough for beginners but impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 prepared crepes (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 block (8 oz) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- ½ cup shortcake or vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
- Optional: powdered sugar and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Soften and Whip the Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until soft, then beat it in a mixing bowl until completely smooth and lump-free. This ensures a silky filling texture.
- Sweeten the Base: Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until everything is fully combined and sweetened to your liking. Adjust the sugar based on how ripe your strawberries are.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat, as it can become grainy or separate.
- Fold the Filling Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened cream cheese mixture. Use a spatula to preserve the airy texture. The result should be light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay each crepe flat and spread an even layer of the cheesecake filling over it, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle chopped strawberries over the top, being careful not to overfill.
- Roll and Chill: Carefully roll each crepe into a log shape without squeezing too tightly. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set.
- Slice and Garnish: Once firm, unwrap the rolls and slice them into 1-inch pieces. Dip the sides into cookie crumbs and plate with extra strawberries, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a few mint leaves for presentation.
Notes
- For dairy-free versions, substitute cream cheese and whipped cream with plant-based alternatives. If strawberries are very juicy, pat them dry before adding to avoid a soggy roll. These rolls are fantastic as a light dessert in summer or a fun make-ahead option for parties. You can also add lemon zest to the filling for a citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 slices
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg