Ingredients
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 package of cream cheese (8 oz), softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 package crescent roll dough (8 oz)
– 1 tablespoon melted butter
– Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
– Additional strawberries for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or a whisk if you prefer a workout!)
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper
– Rolling pin (optional but helpful!)
– Rubber spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, let’s start with the strawberries. You’ll want to dice them up and toss them in a bowl with the sugar. This helps to macerate the strawberries, drawing out their delicious juices and enhancing their natural sweetness. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes while we whip up the cheesecake filling. In another mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat it until it’s creamy and smooth, with no lumps left behind. It’s super important to get that texture just right! (See the next page below to continue steps…)