Description
Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls – These luscious strawberry shortcake cheesecake rolls combine soft, pillowy dough with a rich cheesecake filling, swirls of strawberry preserves, a buttery crumble topping, and sweet vanilla glaze. The ultimate bakery-style treat for brunch, dessert, or any special occasion!
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 tsp for yeast mixture)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Swirl:
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or jam
- For the Crumble Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Make the Dough:
Warm the milk until lukewarm. Stir in yeast and 1 tsp sugar; let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, remaining sugar, flour, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. -
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling & Crumble:
Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
For the crumble, mix flour and brown sugar, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. -
Assemble the Rolls:
Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly, then spoon and swirl in the strawberry preserves. Roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
Place in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. -
Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle the crumble topping over the rolls and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Loosely tent with foil halfway through if browning too quickly. -
Add Glaze:
Let the rolls cool slightly. Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over the top before serving.
Notes
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Use fresh chopped strawberries instead of preserves for a juicier swirl when in season.
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Try raspberry or blueberry jam for fun flavor variations.
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Add lemon zest to the cheesecake filling for a bright, citrusy twist.
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Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before final rise.
