Description
These Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling, fresh macerated strawberries, and a crunchy shortbread crumb layer all rolled into delicate crepes. Perfect for a refreshing and elegant treat, they require no oven time and come together quickly with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Strawberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Crumb Layer
- 1 1/2 cups crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Other
- 6 large crepes or thin cake layers
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Make Filling: Beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring the base for the cheesecake filling is well combined.
- Add Cream: Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and fluffy cheesecake filling.
- Prep Strawberries: Toss the diced strawberries with granulated sugar and let them sit for about 10 minutes to macerate, drawing out their natural juices and enhancing their sweetness.
- Make Crumb Layer: Combine the crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand, which will add a crunchy texture to the rolls.
- Assemble: Lay out each crepe or cake layer, spread a layer of cheesecake filling over it, sprinkle some of the crumb mixture and macerated strawberries evenly, then roll tightly into a sushi-like cylinder.
- Chill: Wrap the rolls securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and to firm up the rolls for easy slicing.
- Serve: Slice the chilled rolls into 1-inch pieces and dust lightly with powdered sugar for a beautiful and elegant presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh crepes or very thin cake layers for best rolling results.
- Macerating strawberries enhances their sweetness and softness but can be skipped if preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free cookies or crackers in the crumb layer.
- These rolls can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
