Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)
Soft rolls swirled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries for a decadent twist on classic 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
# How To Cook:
01 - Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit 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 greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and jammy, 6-8 minutes. Cool completely.
05 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
06 - Punch down dough and roll on floured surface to 16x12 inch rectangle.
07 - Spread cheesecake filling over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border. Spread cooled strawberry mixture on top. Roll tightly from longer side to form log.
08 - Slice log into 12 equal pieces. Arrange cut side up in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The dough is impossibly soft and pillowy, like eating a cloud that happens to be filled with cheesecake
- That strawberry swirl creates pockets of jammy sweetness in every single bite
- They look impressive but the dough comes together faster than you would expect
02 -
- Let the strawberry mixture cool completely before spreading, otherwise it will melt the cream cheese filling
- Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice the rolls cleanly without squishing them
- The glaze sets quickly, so drizzle it right after whisking
03 -
- If your dough is not rising, your milk might have been too hot or the yeast might be past its prime
- Rotating the baking pan halfway through baking helps them brown evenly