Description
Indulgent strawberry cheesecake sweet rolls blend classic dessert flavors into a delightful breakfast pastry. Creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberry swirls create a luxurious morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Topping/Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk, allowing it to foam and become fragrant, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Combine flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a soft, pillowy dry mixture.
- Incorporate softened butter and eggs into the yeast mixture, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, kneading until a elastic, silky dough forms.
- Cover dough and let rise in a warm environment for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
- Roll out dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even, thin consistency.
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly across the dough’s surface, leaving a small border around edges.
- Sprinkle chopped strawberries and drizzle strawberry jam over cream cheese layer.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, then slice into 1-inch thick rounds.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, allowing slight spacing between each piece.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and let rolls rest for 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and centers are set.
- Whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla to create a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and garnish with fresh diced strawberries.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Perfectly activate yeast by ensuring milk temperature is around 110°F, which creates ideal proofing conditions without killing the yeast.
- Knead dough gently but thoroughly to develop gluten structure, resulting in softer, more tender sweet rolls with a light, airy texture.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and vegan cream cheese for a plant-based version that maintains the recipe’s delicate flavor profile.
- Prevent soggy rolls by patting strawberries dry before adding to prevent excess moisture from compromising the dough’s texture during baking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg