Description
Strawberry cheesecake sweet rolls combine two favorite desserts in one delightful treat that will make your breakfast or brunch absolutely special. Creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberry swirls nestled inside tender, buttery rolls create a delicious morning surprise your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- ½ cup diced fresh or frozen strawberries
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ⅔ tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon cream cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by whisking ¾ cup warm milk (110F) with 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar. Allow mixture to foam for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in ¼ cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and ¼ cup melted butter into the yeast mixture. Blend thoroughly.
- Incorporate 3 cups flour and ½ tsp salt into the wet ingredients. Knead for 8 minutes until your dough feels smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1-1 ½ hours until volume doubles.
- Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ⅓ cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla until silky and uniform.
- Roll out dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly across surface.
- Dollop ½ cup strawberry jam over cream cheese. Scatter ½ cup diced strawberries across the dough.
- Roll dough tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 12 equal rounds using dental floss.
- Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Let them rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Heat oven to 350F. Bake rolls for 25-28 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk, and ½ tsp vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle warm glaze over fresh-baked rolls. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Test yeast freshness before starting to ensure your dough rises perfectly and creates soft, fluffy rolls.
- Allow dough to rise in a draft-free, warm spot like near a preheated oven to help it expand properly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling that spreads evenly without lumps.
- When cutting rolls, use unflavored dental floss for clean, precise slices that keep the filling intact.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg