Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls are soft, fluffy sweet rolls filled with creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberry filling, and finished with a buttery strawberry shortcake crunch. This easy strawberry cheesecake rolls recipe is perfect for brunch, dessert, spring baking, and anyone who loves homemade strawberry sweet rolls with cream cheese.
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups strawberries, finely chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Warm the milk until it is just warm to the touch, then stir in the yeast and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg, then knead until a soft smooth dough forms. Cover and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
4. In a small saucepan, cook the chopped strawberries with sugar over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the cornstarch with water, add it to the strawberries, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until thickened. Cool completely.
5. Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, then spoon the cooled strawberry filling on top.
6. Roll the dough up tightly from the long side into a log, then slice into 9 even rolls.
7. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
8. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
9. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries in a small bowl.
10. Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together until smooth.
11. Let the rolls cool slightly, drizzle with glaze, and finish with the strawberry shortcake crunch topping before serving.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese so the filling spreads smoothly without tearing the dough.
Cool the strawberry filling before spreading it over the dough so the rolls stay neat and easy to slice.
For the best texture, serve these rolls slightly warm after the glaze has set for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg