Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Print Version)
Soft rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry swirls, inspired by classic strawberry shortcake flavors.
# 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
# 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 add flour, mixing until soft dough forms. Knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and rise 1 hour until doubled.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and jammy, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Set aside until ready to assemble.
04 - Punch down risen dough and roll into 16x12 inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border. Spread cooled strawberry mixture over cheesecake layer. Roll tightly from long side to form log.
05 - Cut log into 12 equal pieces. Arrange 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. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of soft yeasted dough and cool creamy cheesecake filling is absolutely irresistible
- Fresh strawberries bring bright acidity that cuts through all that richness perfectly
- These look impressive coming out of the oven but are actually quite forgiving to make
02 -
- Cool the strawberry mixture completely before spreading or the butter in your dough will melt
- Do not overfill the rolls or the filling will leak out during baking and make a mess
- Let these cool for at least 15 minutes before serving so the filling sets up slightly
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice clean rolls without squishing the dough
- Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly and prevent lumpy filling