Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)
Soft rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, glazed to perfection for an indulgent dessert.
# 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 Make It:
01 - Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with dough hook for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in 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 thickened and jammy, about 6-8 minutes. Let 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 out on a floured surface to a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Gently spread cooled strawberry mixture on top of the cheesecake layer.
05 - Roll up tightly from the longer side to form a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife. Arrange rolls, cut side up, in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
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 before glazing.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The texture is absolute magic with fluffy dough, creamy cheesecake, and jammy strawberries all in one bite
- They look impressive coming out of the oven but come together with patience anyone can master
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- The strawberry layer MUST be completely cool before spreading or it will melt the cheesecake filling and make a mess
- Resist the urge to overfill the rolls or they will ooze everywhere while baking
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss or fishing line to cut clean slices without squishing the rolls
- Place the baking dish on a cookie sheet in case any filling bubbles over during baking