🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Dessert Roll
A dreamy mash-up of fluffy sponge cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries—rolled into one irresistible dessert.
This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Dessert Roll is light, elegant, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. The soft vanilla cake wraps around a rich cheesecake filling and juicy strawberries, creating a beautiful swirl that’s perfect for spring gatherings, holidays, or whenever you want a show-stopping dessert that’s easier than it looks.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: ~260 kcal per serving
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake Roll:
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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
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1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
For the Strawberry Layer:
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1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
For Garnish (Optional):
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Powdered sugar
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Fresh strawberry slices
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Whipped cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
Mix in milk, oil, and vanilla.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake
Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the cake springs back lightly when touched.
4️⃣ Roll While Warm
While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
Invert cake onto the towel, peel off parchment paper, and gently roll the cake up (with the towel inside).
Let cool completely rolled—this prevents cracking later.
🍰 Cheesecake Filling
5️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Cream
Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
6️⃣ Prep the Strawberries
Mix chopped strawberries with granulated sugar.
Let sit for 5–10 minutes to release juices, then drain excess liquid.
🍓 Assemble the Dessert Roll
7️⃣ Fill & Roll
Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
Spread cheesecake filling evenly, leaving a small border around edges.
Sprinkle strawberries evenly over the filling.
Gently roll the cake back up (without the towel), seam side down.
8️⃣ Chill
Wrap the roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.