Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Print Version)
Soft, pillowy rolls swirled with creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries, inspired by classic strawberry shortcake 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
# How To Make It:
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 soft dough forms. Knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in 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 jammy. Cool completely before using.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Set aside until assembly.
04 - Punch down risen dough and roll into 16x12 inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread cheesecake filling evenly, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with cooled strawberry mixture.
05 - Roll tightly from longer side to form log. Slice into 12 equal pieces. Place cut side up in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cool slightly in pan before glazing.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm rolls before serving.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
- The combination of warm, pillowy dough with cool creamy cheesecake filling is something you didnt know you needed until now
- Fresh strawberries baked into the swirls create these little pockets of jammy sweetness that make every bite different
02 -
- The strawberry mixture must be completely cool before spreading or it will melt the cheesecake layer and create a mess
- Room temperature cream cheese spreads smoothly without tearing the dough, cold cream cheese is your enemy here
03 -
- Use dental floss to slice the log instead of a knife for perfect cuts that do not squish the rolls
- If your kitchen is cold, let the dough rise in a slightly warm oven with just the light on