Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert combining creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and sweet crescent rolls. With a crispy shortbread cookie topping and a touch of strawberry jam, these warm, flaky rolls capture the essence of classic strawberry shortcake in a convenient handheld treat.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Dough and Topping
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, creating the cheesecake filling.
- Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles ready for filling.
- Assemble Rolls: Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each crescent triangle. Add a spoonful of diced fresh strawberries and a small dab of strawberry jam on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Roll the Crescents: Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle tightly to form crescent rolls, placing them seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Brush the tops of each roll with melted unsalted butter, then sprinkle crushed shortbread cookies evenly over the tops for added texture and crunch.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle the rolls with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk after baking.
- Frozen strawberries can be used when thawed completely and drained well to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
