Description
Silky strawberry cheesecake rolls deliver a delightful dessert experience that marries creamy richness with fruity sweetness. Sweet strawberries and smooth cream cheese wrapped in delicate pastry create an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) fresh strawberries, diced
Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) sugar (for topping)
Flavoring and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Create a velvety cheesecake mixture by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly dusted work surface, transforming each sheet into four equal rectangular sections with precise cuts.
- Delicately spread a generous layer of creamy cheesecake filling across each pastry rectangle, strategically placing fresh strawberry chunks along the length.
- Carefully roll the pastry sheets tightly around the filling, pinching the edges to create a secure seal and prevent leakage during baking.
- Whisk an egg and generously brush the exterior of each roll, then sprinkle granulated sugar to create a golden, crisp exterior.
- Arrange the prepared rolls on the parchment-lined sheet, positioning them with slight separation to allow proper heat circulation.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the pastry transforms into a rich golden brown and rises to a puffy, elegant height.
- Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to rest for a few minutes, enabling the filling to set and the pastry to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters, so let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free filling.
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for maximum flavor burst and natural sweetness in the rolls.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by patting strawberry pieces dry with paper towels before adding to pastry.
- Dairy-free alternative: Swap cream cheese with cashew or coconut cream cheese for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg