Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Print)

Soft rolls swirled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries for a decadent dessert twist on classic shortcake.

# 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 Make:

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, 6-8 minutes until thickened to jam consistency. Cool completely before using.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla 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 over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with cooled strawberry mixture.
05 - Roll tightly from long side to form log. Slice into 12 equal pieces. Place cut side up in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and rise 30 minutes until puffy.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 22-25 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Cool slightly in pan before glazing.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm rolls before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way creamy cheesecake swirls into soft pillowy dough creates the most luxurious texture in every bite
  • Fresh strawberries baked inside keep their bright flavor while becoming jammy and concentrated
  • These smell like heaven while baking and somehow taste even better than they look
02 -
  • The strawberry mixture must cool completely before spreading or it will melt the cream cheese and make a mess that leaks everywhere during baking
  • Don't skip the second rise or your rolls will be dense instead of light and fluffy
  • Slice the log with a gentle sawing motion instead of pressing down to keep the spiral shape intact
03 -
  • Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice the log perfectly clean through without squishing the rolls
  • If the edges of your dough rectangle are thicker than the center, those outer slices will bake up tougher, so roll evenly
  • Room temperature ingredients for both the dough and filling mix together more smoothly and create better texture

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