Description
Indulge in these decadent Best Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls that combine the flavors of a classic cheesecake with the sweetness of fresh strawberries in a delightful breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries (or strawberry preserves)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients, combine, and knead until soft dough forms.
- Rise the Dough: Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Pat dry and chop fresh strawberries if using.
- Assemble and Bake: Roll out dough, spread filling, add strawberries, roll into a log, slice into rolls, place in dish, let rise, then bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
- Glaze and Serve: Whisk together glaze ingredients, drizzle over warm rolls, and serve.
Notes
- You can prep the rolls the night before and let them rise in the fridge overnight—just bring to room temperature before baking.
- Frozen strawberries can be used if well-drained and chopped.
- Add lemon zest to the glaze for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
