Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Print Version)
Soft yeast rolls swirled with creamy cheesecake and sweet fresh strawberries, topped with vanilla glaze
# 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:
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 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 to jam consistency. Cool completely before using.
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 to form log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
05 - Place 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 dish.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of pillowy dough and tangy cheesecake filling creates layers of texture that keep everyone guessing
- These rolls strike that perfect balance between impressive dinner party dessert and cozy weekend baking project
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- Let that strawberry layer cool completely before spreading, or you will melt the cheesecake filling into a sad puddle
- Use dental floss or unflavored string to slice clean rolls without squishing all your beautiful layers
03 -
- Resist the urge to slice these immediately after baking, or the filling will run everywhere instead of staying put in those gorgeous swirls
- Use a kitchen scale to weigh your flour if possible, as measuring by volume can lead to dense, heavy dough