Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)
Soft rolls with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry swirls, glazed to perfection.
# What You'll 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let rest 5 minutes until foamy. Mix in melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually incorporate flour until soft dough forms. Knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to greased bowl, cover, and rise 1 hour until doubled.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 6-8 minutes until thickened and jam-like. Remove from heat and cool completely before using.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Set aside until ready to assemble.
04 - Punch down risen dough and roll into 16x12 inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread cheesecake filling evenly, leaving 1/2-inch border. Layer cooled strawberry mixture over cream cheese.
05 - Roll tightly from long side to form log. Cut into 12 equal pieces. Place rolls cut-side up in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and rise 30 minutes until puffy.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cool slightly in dish before glazing.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately or rewarm leftovers gently before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The warm, pillowy dough wrapped around cool cream cheese and sweet strawberries creates layers of texture that somehow improve the classic strawberry shortcake experience
- These rolls strike that perfect balance between impressive dessert and comforting breakfast treat
02 -
- Cool that strawberry filling completely before spreading, or you will melt the cream cheese layer and create a messy situation
- Letting the dough rise in a warm, draft free spot makes all the difference between fluffy rolls and dense ones
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls cleanly instead of a knife
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create better texture