Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable View)
Soft, pillowy rolls swirled with creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries, inspired by classic strawberry shortcake for a decadent dessert twist.
# 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 Steps:
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 by hand or with dough hook until smooth and elastic. Transfer to greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened to jam-like consistency, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract with electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Set aside until ready to assemble.
04 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on floured surface to 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border. Spoon cooled strawberry mixture atop cheesecake layer.
05 - Roll dough tightly from long edge to form log. Cut into 12 equal pieces. 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. Remove from oven and let cool slightly in dish.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm pillowy dough and cool creamy filling hits every comfort button
- Theyre impressive enough for company but simple enough for a weekend treat
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- Let the strawberry layer cool completely or it will melt the cheesecake filling and make a mess
- Use unflavored dental floss or fishing line to cut clean slices without squishing the rolls
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- Use a kitchen scale to measure flour for consistent results every time
- Don't overfill the rolls or they'll bake together and be hard to separate