Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)
Soft pillowy rolls swirled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries for a decadent dessert twist.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg
→ Cheesecake Filling
08 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Layer
11 - 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
12 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
13 - 2 tsp cornstarch
14 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
→ Glaze
15 - 1 cup powdered sugar
16 - 2 tbsp milk
17 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 - Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
04 - Punch down risen dough and roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with cooled strawberry mixture. Roll tightly from the longer edge to form a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
05 - Arrange rolls cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Cool in dish for 10 minutes.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm pillowy dough and cool creamy filling feels like eating dessert at a bakery
- These rolls strike that perfect balance between fruity freshness and rich cheesecake indulgence
02 -
- Let the strawberry filling cool completely before spreading or the cream cheese will melt into a mess
- Roll the dough tightly but gently, stretching it too thin will cause filling to leak during baking
03 -
- Use dental floss instead of a knife to cut clean slices without squishing the rolls
- Rotate the baking dish halfway through baking for even golden color