Name: recipe strawberry shortcake cheesecake rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 120 g (0.5 cup) All-Purpose Flour (for sponge cake): Provides structure for a tender crumb.; 30 g (0.25 cup) Cornstarch (for sponge cake): Creates a light and airy texture.; 30 g (2 tbsp) Granulated Sugar (for sponge cake): Adds sweetness and aids browning.; 2 Large Eggs, Separated (for sponge cake): Creates airiness for a fluffy sponge.; 30 g (2 tbsp) Melted Unsalted Butter (for sponge cake): Adds moisture and richness.; 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (for sponge cake): Enhances flavor.; Pinch of Salt (for sponge cake): Balances sweetness.; 200 g (7 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened (halal-certified) (for filling): Forms the creamy base of the filling.; 100 g (3.5 oz) Plain Greek Yogurt (for filling): Adds tanginess and reduces fat.; 60 g (0.25 cup) Powdered Sugar (for filling): Sweetens and stabilizes the filling.; 1 tsp Lemon Zest (for filling): Brightens the flavor.; 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (for filling): Complements the cream cheese and lemon.; 80 g (0.67 cup) All-Purpose Flour (for basil shortcake crumble): Provides the base for a crumbly texture.; 40 g (3 tbsp) Cold Unsalted Butter, Cubed (for basil shortcake crumble): Creates a crumbly texture.; 30 g (2 tbsp) Granulated Sugar (for basil shortcake crumble): Adds sweetness.; 2 tbsp Fresh Basil, Finely Chopped (or 1 tsp Dried Basil) (for crumble): Adds herbaceous flavor.; Pinch of Salt (for crumble): Enhances flavors.; 200 g (1 cup) Fresh Strawberries, Hulled (for glaze): Forms the base of the glaze.; 30 g (2 tbsp) Granulated Sugar (for glaze): Sweetens the glaze.; 1 tsp Fresh Basil Leaves, Finely Chopped (for glaze): Echoes the basil in the crumble.; 1 tsp Lemon Juice (for glaze): Adds brightness.; 1 tsp Cornflour Mixed with 2 tsp Water (Slurry) (for glaze): Thickens the glaze.; Fresh Basil Leaves (garnish): Adds freshness.; Sliced Fresh Strawberries (garnish): Adds color and flavor.

Description

These Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls combine a light sponge cake, creamy basil-infused cheesecake filling, and a sweet strawberry glaze for a delightful summer dessert. It’s a unique twist on a classic flavor combination, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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120 g (0.5 cup) All-Purpose Flour (for sponge cake): Provides structure for a tender crumb.
30 g (0.25 cup) Cornstarch (for sponge cake): Creates a light and airy texture.
30 g (2 tbsp) Granulated Sugar (for sponge cake): Adds sweetness and aids browning.
2 Large Eggs, Separated (for sponge cake): Creates airiness for a fluffy sponge.
30 g (2 tbsp) Melted Unsalted Butter (for sponge cake): Adds moisture and richness.
1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (for sponge cake): Enhances flavor.
Pinch of Salt (for sponge cake): Balances sweetness.
200 g (7 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened (halal-certified) (for filling): Forms the creamy base of the filling.
100 g (3.5 oz) Plain Greek Yogurt (for filling): Adds tanginess and reduces fat.
60 g (0.25 cup) Powdered Sugar (for filling): Sweetens and stabilizes the filling.
1 tsp Lemon Zest (for filling): Brightens the flavor.
1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (for filling): Complements the cream cheese and lemon.
80 g (0.67 cup) All-Purpose Flour (for basil shortcake crumble): Provides the base for a crumbly texture.
40 g (3 tbsp) Cold Unsalted Butter, Cubed (for basil shortcake crumble): Creates a crumbly texture.
30 g (2 tbsp) Granulated Sugar (for basil shortcake crumble): Adds sweetness.
2 tbsp Fresh Basil, Finely Chopped (or 1 tsp Dried Basil) (for crumble): Adds herbaceous flavor.
Pinch of Salt (for crumble): Enhances flavors.
200 g (1 cup) Fresh Strawberries, Hulled (for glaze): Forms the base of the glaze.
30 g (2 tbsp) Granulated Sugar (for glaze): Sweetens the glaze.
1 tsp Fresh Basil Leaves, Finely Chopped (for glaze): Echoes the basil in the crumble.
1 tsp Lemon Juice (for glaze): Adds brightness.
1 tsp Cornflour Mixed with 2 tsp Water (Slurry) (for glaze): Thickens the glaze.
Fresh Basil Leaves (garnish): Adds freshness.
Sliced Fresh Strawberries (garnish): Adds color and flavor.

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Instructions

Cooling Sponge: Invert hot sponge onto powdered sugar-dusted towel to prevent sticking.
Rolling Sponge: Roll warm sponge tightly in towel to train shape; cool completely.
Making Crumble: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and basil; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Baking Crumble: Bake crumble until golden brown and fragrant; cool completely.
Making Filling: Beat cream cheese, yogurt, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
Infusing Filling: Fold half of the cooled crumble into the filling.
Unrolling & Filling: Unroll sponge; spread filling evenly, leaving a border.
Adding Topping: Sprinkle remaining crumble over filling.
Re-Rolling & Chilling: Re-roll tightly; wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.

Notes

For clean slices, dip a serrated knife in warm water and wipe clean between cuts. Chilling the roll thoroughly is essential.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg