If you love classic cheesecake and strawberry desserts, this Strawberry Cheesecake Roll is about to become your new favorite. It combines a fluffy vanilla sponge cake with a rich, tangy cheesecake filling and sweet strawberry flavor—all rolled into a beautiful spiral that looks bakery-made but is surprisingly easy to prepare.
Perfect for holidays, birthdays, potlucks, or anytime you want a dessert that impresses without stress.
Ingredients (H2)
Sponge Cake (H3)
3 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling (H3)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Strawberry Layer (H3)
1 cup strawberry preserves or pie filling
OR 1½ cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped
How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Roll (H2)
Step 1: Prepare the Cake (H3)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
Beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 4–5 minutes until thick and pale. Mix in vanilla. Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
Spread batter evenly into the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden and springy to the touch.
Step 2: Roll While Warm (H3)
Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Turn the warm cake onto the towel, peel off parchment, and roll it up with the towel inside. Let cool completely—this prevents cracking later.
Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling (H3)
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture.
Step 4: Assemble the Roll (H3)
Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread an even layer of cheesecake filling, then add strawberry preserves or fresh strawberries on top.
Re-roll the cake tightly (without the towel) and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Topping Ideas (H2)
Powdered sugar dusting
Fresh strawberry slices
White chocolate drizzle
Whipped cream rosettes
Practical Tips for Success (H2)
Roll the cake while warm to avoid cracks
Use room-temperature cream cheese
Chill before slicing for clean cuts
Slice with a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts
Don’t overfill—less is more for a neat roll
Storage & Make-Ahead (H2)
Refrigerate: Up to 3 days
Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 1 month
Thaw: Overnight in the refrigerator
Variations You’ll Love (H2)
🍫 Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Roll
Add cocoa powder to the cake batter.
🍋 Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Roll
Add lemon zest to the cheesecake filling.
🍓 No-Bake Shortcut
Use a store-bought sponge or thin cake layer.
Conclusion
This 🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Roll is soft, creamy, fruity, and absolutely stunning on any dessert table. It delivers classic cheesecake flavor in a lighter, more elegant form that’s perfect for sharing—and guaranteed to disappear fast.