Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Print)
Soft rolls with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry swirls, glazed to perfection.
# 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 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 thickened and jammy, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
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 a 16x12 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread cheesecake filling evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Layer cooled strawberry mixture on top. Roll tightly from the long edge to form a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
05 - Place rolls cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cool slightly in pan.
06 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The warm pillowy dough against cool creamy cheesecake creates the most incredible texture contrast
- Fresh strawberries bake down into little pockets of jammy sweetness throughout every bite
02 -
- The strawberry layer MUST cool completely before spreading or it will melt the cream cheese filling and create a mess
- Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice the rolls cleanly instead of squishing them with a knife
03 -
- Rotating the pan halfway through baking ensures all the rolls brown evenly
- Brush the tops with melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven for a soft shiny crust