Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable version)
Soft rolls swirled with cheesecake and fresh strawberries for a decadent dessert twist.
# List of ingredients:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually incorporate flour 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. Cool completely before using.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla 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. Roll tightly from long edge into log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
05 - Arrange rolls cut-side up in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cool slightly before glazing.
06 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm rolls immediately before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm yeasted dough and cool creamy filling feels like breakfast and dessert had a delicious love child
- They strike that perfect balance between impressive enough for company and simple enough for a Tuesday night craving
02 -
- The strawberry mixture MUST cool completely before spreading or it will melt the butter in your dough and create a disaster
- Room temperature cream cheese is not optional, I learned this the hard way when trying to spread cold cream cheese and tearing my dough in three places
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls, it cuts through dough cleanly without squishing it like a knife does
- Place your baking dish on a parchment lined sheet pan to catch any bubbly overflow before it hits your oven floor