Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)
Soft pillowy rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries for a decadent twist on classic shortcake.
# 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 sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, egg, and salt. 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.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and jammy consistency forms, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
03 - Beat softened 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 a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Gently spread cooled strawberry mixture on top of cheesecake layer.
05 - Starting from the longer side, roll dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife. Arrange rolls, cut side up, in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly in pan before glazing.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth drizzling consistency forms. Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast of warm fluffy dough against cool tangy cheesecake creates an unforgettable texture experience
- Fresh strawberries bring natural brightness that cuts through the richness perfectly
- These rolls impress everyone at brunches yet are surprisingly straightforward to make at home
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- The strawberry mixture MUST cool completely before spreading or it will melt the cheesecake layer and create a soupy mess
- Over-baking these is the quickest way to ruin them, so start checking at 20 minutes and pull them when lightly golden
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice perfect rolls by sliding it underneath the dough log, crossing ends over the top, and pulling tight
- Place your baking dish on the middle oven rack for the most even baking and beautifully uniform golden tops