Description
Luxurious strawberry shortcake cheesecake rolls blend creamy cheesecake with classic dessert charm. Delicate pastry wraps create a delightful fusion that melts in your mouth, inviting pure indulgence with each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 6–8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
Sweeteners and Additions:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Craft a velvety cheesecake mixture by whipping cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until silky smooth, gently incorporating whipped cream for an airy texture.
- Create a crisp shortcake crumb topping by blending crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter and strawberry gelatin powder, spreading the mixture on a baking sheet and toasting until golden, then allowing complete cooling.
- Unfurl each tortilla and lavish with a generous layer of creamy cheesecake filling, scattering fresh diced strawberries across the surface for bursts of fruity flavor.
- Tightly roll each tortilla, securing with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to solidify the filling and enhance flavor melding.
- After chilling, delicately remove plastic wrap and lightly brush each roll with softened butter to help shortcake crumbs adhere perfectly.
- Meticulously coat each buttered roll in the prepared shortcake crumb mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage for a delightful textural experience.
- Slice rolls into elegant one-inch segments, artfully arranging on a serving plate and finishing with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese before mixing to ensure a smoother, lump-free filling that blends perfectly with the whipped cream.
- Toast the shortcake crumbs carefully to prevent burning, watching for a golden color that adds a delightful crunch to the rolls.
- Use room temperature tortillas for easier rolling and to prevent cracking when assembling the cheesecake rolls.
- Dice strawberries small and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from making the tortilla soggy.
- Make the rolls ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, allowing flavors to meld and develop a more intense taste.
- Consider using gluten-free tortillas and vanilla wafers for a celiac-friendly version of this dessert.
- Experiment with different flavor variations by swapping strawberries with other fresh berries like raspberries or blueberries.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg