Heavenly Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Roll

Heavenly Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Roll

Ingredients:

For the cake:

4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the cheesecake filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
For the strawberry topping:

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.

While the cake is baking, prepare a clean kitchen towel by dusting it with powdered sugar.

Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately invert it onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper, then roll the cake up in the towel, starting from the short end. Let it cool completely while still rolled up.

For the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.

For the strawberry topping, mix the sliced strawberries with the sugar and lemon juice. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to release the juices.

Once the cake has cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the surface.

Spoon the strawberry topping over the cheesecake filling, then carefully roll the cake back up.

Refrigerate the roll for at least 2 hours before serving, allowing it to set.

Slice and serve your Heavenly Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Roll, garnished with extra fresh strawberries if desired.