Strawberry Cheesecake Rolls (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened.
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
04 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
05 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced.
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
07 - 1 1/2 cups crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers.
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted.
09 - 6 large crepes or thin cake layers (store-bought or homemade).
10 - Powdered sugar, for dusting.

Instructions:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth to prepare the cheesecake filling.
02 - Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
03 - Mix diced strawberries with sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate for the strawberry filling.
04 - Combine crushed cookies with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand to create the shortcake layer.
05 - Lay out a crepe or cake layer, spread with cheesecake filling, sprinkle with shortcake mixture, and add a line of strawberry filling. Roll tightly to form a sushi roll shape.
06 - Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
07 - Slice into 1-inch pieces before serving.
08 - Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy.

Notes:

01 - Chill the rolls thoroughly before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
02 - You can use either crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers for the shortcake layer.