Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
A delightful fusion of strawberry shortcake and cheesecake, perfect for any occasion with its rich creamy layers and fresh strawberries.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- A few drops of pink food coloring Optional
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for a smoother filling.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
For Assembly and Toppings
- Crushed shortbread cookies or vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup strawberry glaze
- Fresh strawberries, halved For topping.
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
Prepare the Cake Batter
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture until no lumps remain.
- If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring.
Bake the Cake
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared jelly roll pan.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Carefully roll the warm cake (with parchment paper) into a log and allow it to cool completely.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Assemble the Cheesecake Roll
- Once the cake has cooled, unroll it from the parchment paper.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly across the surface of the cake.
- Roll the cake back up without the parchment paper and transfer it to a serving plate.
- Slice into generous rolls.
Add the Toppings
- Drizzle the top with strawberry glaze and sprinkle with crushed shortbread cookies.
- Top with fresh halved strawberries.
Notes
Ensure fresh ingredients for best flavor. Chill in the fridge for about an hour before serving for optimal texture. Feel free to get creative with toppings!