Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)

Soft yeast rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry jam, topped with sweet 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 It:

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 let rise 1 hour until doubled.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens to jam consistency, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Set aside at room temperature for easy spreading.
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.
05 - Roll tightly from long edge into log. Cut into 12 equal slices. Place 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 centers are set. Cool in dish 10 minutes.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm rolls. Serve while slightly warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dough rises into clouds of softness while you prep everything else
  • Cream cheese and strawberry jam swirl together like they were always meant to be
  • These disappear faster than you can say seconds please
02 -
  • The strawberry layer must cool completely before spreading or your dough will become a sticky disaster
  • Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice clean rolls instead of squishing them with a knife
  • These are best served warm but keep surprisingly well in the fridge for next day breakfast
03 -
  • Grease your baking dish generously or these will stick like nobody is business
  • If the dough feels too sticky while rolling, refrigerate it for 15 minutes to firm up

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