Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printer-Friendly)

Fluffy crepe rolls filled with creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and cookie crumbs for a sweet treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream

→ Strawberry layer

05 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Crumb layer

07 - 1 1/2 cups crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Base and garnish

09 - 6 large crepes or thin cake layers
10 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture to form a light filling.
03 - Combine diced strawberries with granulated sugar and allow to rest for 10 minutes until juices are released.
04 - Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
05 - Layer a crepe with cream filling, sprinkle crumb mixture, add macerated strawberries, then roll tightly into a sushi-like shape.
06 - Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set properly.
07 - Cut chilled rolls into 1-inch slices and finish by dusting with powdered sugar prior to serving.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Chill thoroughly before slicing to ensure clean cuts and easier handling.
02 - Shortbread cookies can be substituted with graham crackers for the crumb layer.