Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls (Printable)

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

# 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

# Directions:

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 incorporate flour until soft dough forms. Knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to 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-like 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 evenly, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with cooled strawberry mixture. Roll tightly from long edge to form log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
05 - Place 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry jam creates layers of flavor in every bite
  • Soft homemade dough elevates the classic strawberry shortcake into something special
  • They look impressive coming out of the oven but are actually quite forgiving to make
02 -
  • The strawberry mixture must cool completely before spreading or it will melt the butter in your dough
  • Dont skip the second rise or your rolls will be dense instead of fluffy
  • Use unflavored dental floss or serrated knife for clean slices without squishing the spiral
03 -
  • Use dental floss to slice the log without squishing the beautiful spiral
  • Room temperature ingredients are crucial for the dough to rise properly

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