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Cheesecake Strawberry Roll Cake

An elegantly swirled sponge rolled around a light cheesecake filling and sweet strawberries—an eye-catching yet straightforward centerpiece for peak berry season.
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Ingredients

  • cup powdered sugar
  • 7 oz whole cream cheese softened
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • 3 –4 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
  • cup heavy or whipping cream ≥ 30 % fat
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 –1½ cups thinly sliced strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract divided
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup whole or 2 % milk room temperature

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C); line a 10 × 15-inch (25 × 38 cm) jelly-roll pan with parchment that overhangs by about 2 inches (4 cm) on all sides, then lightly grease and flour the paper.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl beat the eggs until pale and voluminous, gradually add the granulated sugar, then pour in the milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla and beat for one more minute.
  • Add the dry mixture in stages on low speed; once incorporated, increase to medium and beat for another minute.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, tap the pan to release air bubbles, and bake 10–13 minutes until the center springs back when lightly touched.
  • Immediately lift the hot cake out with its parchment, roll it up from the short end with the paper still attached, and cool on a wire rack.
  • For the filling, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and the remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla until smooth; whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold it into the cheese in two additions.
  • Unroll the cooled cake, peel away the parchment, spread the cheesecake filling to the edges, scatter the sliced strawberries over the cream, and re-roll tightly.
  • Wrap the roll in plastic and refrigerate 4–5 hours or overnight; before serving, liberally dust with powdered sugar, slice, and present immediately.
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