Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)
Soft rolls swirled with creamy cheesecake filling 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. Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually incorporate flour 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, until thickened and jammy, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla 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. Top with cooled strawberry mixture. Roll tightly from long edge into log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
05 - Arrange rolls cut-side up in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30 minutes until puffy.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 22-25 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Cool slightly in pan.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of soft yeast dough and tangy cheesecake filling creates the most incredible texture contrast
- Fresh strawberries baked into swirled rolls taste like summer captured in every bite
- These look impressive but come together with simple techniques you already know
02 -
- The strawberry mixture must cool completely before spreading, otherwise it will melt the cheesecake filling and create a messy situation
- Don't skip the second rise or your rolls will be dense instead of pillowy
- Slicing the log with unflavored dental floss instead of a knife gives you cleaner cuts that don't squish the spiral
03 -
- If your strawberries are especially tart, taste the cooked mixture and add another tablespoon of sugar before cooling
- A room temperature egg incorporates better into the dough than a cold one straight from the refrigerator