Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable Version)

Soft rolls swirled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries 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 Make:

01 - Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, egg, and salt, stirring to combine.
02 - 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.
03 - 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.
04 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Set aside until ready to assemble.
05 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on floured surface to a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Gently spread cooled strawberry mixture on top.
06 - Roll up tightly from the longer side to form a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces. Arrange rolls, cut side up, in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dough bakes up impossibly soft, like little pillows that melt in your mouth
  • That moment when you pull apart a warm roll and see the swirls of cheesecake and jammy strawberries
  • They taste like strawberry shortcake and cheesecake had a beautiful baby
02 -
  • The strawberry layer must be completely cold before spreading or the butter in your dough will melt and ruin the layers
  • Use unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife to cut clean slices without squishing the rolls
  • Do not overbake these rolls because they continue cooking in the hot pan after you take them out
03 -
  • Use dental floss to cut perfect rolls by sliding it under the log then crossing it over the top
  • Place your baking dish on a parchment lined sheet pan to catch any bubbling overflow
  • Room temperature ingredients are the secret to evenly filled rolls that do not leak

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