Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)
Soft yeast dough rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet fresh strawberries, topped with vanilla glaze for a delightful dessert.
# 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 Cook:
01 - Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy. Mix in melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually incorporate flour until soft dough forms. Knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to 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 jam-like. 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 over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with cooled strawberry mixture.
05 - Roll tightly from longer edge to form log. Cut into 12 equal slices. Place cut-side up in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and rise 30 minutes until puffy.
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. Serve immediately or store refrigerated.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of soft yeasted dough and creamy cheesecake filling creates the most incredible texture contrast
- Fresh strawberries baked into the swirls become jammy and concentrated, like little pockets of homemade preserves
02 -
- The strawberry mixture must cool completely before spreading, otherwise it will melt the cheesecake filling and make a mess
- Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice the rolls cleanly without squishing them
03 -
- Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure your milk is exactly 110 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal yeast activation
- Brush the baked rolls with a little melted butter right after they come out of the oven for extra shine