Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Print-Friendly Version)

A fusion of strawberry shortcake and creamy cheesecake in bite-sized sushi-inspired rolls.

# Ingredients List:

→ Cake Batter

01 - 4 large eggs at room temperature
02 - 150 grams granulated sugar
03 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract
04 - 95 grams all-purpose flour
05 - 4 grams baking powder
06 - 1 gram salt
07 - 60 grams powdered sugar for dusting

→ Cheesecake Filling

08 - 225 grams cream cheese, softened
09 - 60 grams powdered sugar
10 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract
11 - 240 milliliters heavy whipping cream, chilled

→ Strawberry Components

12 - 150 grams fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 25 grams granulated sugar
14 - 120 grams fresh strawberries, puréed
15 - 8 grams powdered sugar
16 - Extra fresh strawberries, halved (quantity as desired)

→ Decoration

17 - 85 grams white chocolate chips, melted
18 - 30 milliliters heavy cream
19 - Crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers (quantity as desired)

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold into the egg mixture. Spread the batter evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated to create a light cheesecake filling.
05 - Place a sheet of plastic wrap on a clean work surface. Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream over the plastic wrap. Layer the diced strawberries evenly over the cream. Carefully roll the cake base into a sushi roll shape using the plastic wrap to assist. Chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
06 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the rolls and sprinkle crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers on top. Arrange halved fresh strawberries decoratively. Slice into sushi-like pieces and serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Ensure cream cheese is sufficiently softened to achieve a smooth filling.
02 - Chilling heavy cream prior to whipping is essential for stiff peaks.
03 - Adjust powdered sugar according to preferred sweetness levels.