Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable version)
Soft rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet fresh strawberries, topped with vanilla glaze for a decadent 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 (about 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.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with dough hook for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and jammy, about 6-8 minutes. Cool completely.
05 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
06 - Punch down dough and roll out on floured surface to 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border. Gently spread cooled strawberry mixture on top.
07 - Roll up tightly from longer side to form log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange rolls, cut side up, in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Cool slightly.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The combination of pillowy dough, creamy cheesecake, and jammy strawberries creates three textures in every bite
- They look impressive coming out of the oven but the steps are straightforward enough for a confident beginner
- The smell that fills your kitchen while they bake might be better than actually eating them
02 -
- Cool the strawberry mixture completely before spreading or the heat will melt your cheesecake filling into a swirl disaster
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice the log for perfect cuts that do not squash the delicate spiral
- The second rise is essential for fluffy texture, do not skip it even if you are impatient
03 -
- Rotate your baking dish halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots for even browning
- Place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any sugary drips before they burn on the oven floor