Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)
Soft rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries, 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually incorporate flour until soft dough forms. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens to jam-like consistency, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Set aside until ready to use.
04 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface to a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Distribute cooled strawberry mixture over cheesecake layer.
05 - Starting from the longer side, roll dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices using a sharp knife. Place 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. Remove from oven and let cool slightly in pan.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm pillowy dough and cool creamy filling feels like a hug in dessert form
- They're impressive enough for company but easy enough for a weekend morning at home
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- Let the strawberry layer cool completely before spreading, otherwise the cheesecake filling will melt and create a swirl effect instead of distinct layers
- Use a sharp knife and saw gently when cutting the rolls to avoid squishing them down and losing their shape
03 -
- If your kitchen is cool, let the dough rise in your oven with just the light on for warmth
- Use unflavored dental floss to cut perfect rolls without squishing the dough