Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls

INGREDIENTS

For the Rolls:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
  • ½ cup strawberry preserves or jam
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp water

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Crumble Topping (Optional but recommended):

  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries (crushed) (optional for strawberry crunch topping)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
    In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Roll Out Pastry:
    Lightly flour your surface and roll out the puff pastry into a 12×9 inch rectangle. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the surface, leaving a slight border around the edges.
  4. Add Strawberries:
    Spoon strawberry jam over the cheesecake layer, then scatter the diced strawberries on top.
  5. Roll and Slice:
    Carefully roll the puff pastry into a log starting from the longer side. Slice into about 6 equal pieces.
  6. Prepare Egg Wash:
    Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush it over each roll to help them brown nicely.
  7. Make Crumble Topping (Optional):
    In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Mix with fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle over the rolls.
  8. Bake:
    Place rolls on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
  9. Cool and Serve:
    Let them cool slightly. You can drizzle with extra melted jam, powdered sugar glaze, or serve warm as-is.

Let me know if you’d like a glaze recipe or no-bake version!

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