Description

These Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls combine fluffy homemade dough, creamy cheesecake filling, and a luscious strawberry compote, all topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. A perfect fusion of two classic desserts—ideal for brunch, dessert, or a sweet weekend treat.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Dough

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
½ tsp salt
½ cup whole milk, warmed
¼ cup water, warmed
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg

For the Cheesecake Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Filling

1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp lemon juice

For the Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

Crushed graham crackers
Whipped cream

Instructions

Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, water, butter, and egg. Mix until smooth, then stir in remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
Make Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
Prepare Strawberry Filling
In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
Roll Out and Fill
Roll dough into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly, then spoon strawberry filling over top. Roll up tightly and slice into 9–12 rolls.
Second Rise
Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13 dish. Cover and rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Glaze and Serve
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls. Top with crushed graham crackers and optional whipped cream.

Notes

You can prepare these the night before and bake them fresh in the morning. Be sure the strawberry filling is fully cooled to avoid soggy dough. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 310
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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