Description
Delightful strawberry shortcake cheesecake rolls blend classic dessert flavors into an elegant pastry creation. Creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries wrapped in delicate pastry provide a luxurious treat that delights palates with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 flour tortillas (large)
- 1 cup strawberries (fresh, diced)
- 8 oz / 226 g cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
- 1 cup vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies (crushed)
- 2 tbsps strawberry gelatin powder
- ¼ cup sugar (granulated)
- ¼ cup sugar (powdered, for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps butter (unsalted, melted)
Instructions
- Preparation: Whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth, gently fold in whipped cream to create a luxurious cheesecake filling.
- Crumb Creation: Combine crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter, and strawberry gelatin powder. Spread on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown, then cool completely to develop a crisp texture.
- Rolling Process: Spread cheesecake mixture evenly across tortillas, sprinkle with diced strawberries, and roll tightly. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for one hour to set and intensify flavors.
- Coating Technique: Remove plastic wrap, brush rolls with softened butter to help crumbs adhere. Carefully coat each roll in the prepared shortcake crumb mixture, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Finishing Touch: Slice rolls into one-inch segments, arrange on a serving plate, and dust with powdered sugar for an elegant and refined presentation.
Notes
- Ensure Smooth Consistency: Whip cream cheese at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a silky texture, using an electric mixer for best results.
- Prevent Soggy Rolls: Pat strawberries dry before adding to filling to avoid excess moisture that could make tortillas soggy and compromise structural integrity.
- Optimize Crumb Coating: Toast shortcake crumbs until golden brown for maximum crunch, allowing them to cool completely before coating to maintain crisp texture.
- Chill for Perfect Setting: Refrigerate rolls for minimum one hour, which helps filling firm up and allows flavors to meld, creating a more cohesive and delicious dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg