Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake rolls blend creamy Philadelphia cream cheese with ripe, juicy berries in delicate pastry wraps. Rich flavors and smooth textures invite you to savor each delightful bite of this simple yet elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz/226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, diced
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal heat distribution and easy cleanup.
- Filling Creation: Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency that will serve as the creamy interior of the rolls.
- Dough Configuration: Carefully unfurl the crescent dough, separating into eight distinct triangular sections, creating the foundation for the delectable pastry rolls.
- Roll Assembly: Generously spread the prepared cheesecake mixture across each triangular dough section, strategically scatter fresh strawberry pieces, then expertly roll from the broad base toward the pointed tip, encasing the filling.
- Finishing and Baking: Lovingly brush the shaped rolls with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar and optional cinnamon, then transfer to the preheated oven. Bake until the exterior transforms into a gorgeous golden-brown hue, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Glaze Finale: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into a smooth, drizzle-worthy glaze. Once rolls emerge from the oven, immediately cascade the glossy mixture over the warm pastries, elevating their visual and flavor appeal.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Gently unroll crescent dough to prevent tearing, and work on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
- Choose ripe, firm strawberries and dice them finely to distribute evenly and prevent excess moisture in the rolls.
- Adjust powdered sugar or milk gradually to achieve a drizzle-friendly glaze that’s not too thick or runny.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg