Description

Soft, fluffy rolls bursting with creamy cheesecake filling, juicy strawberries, and a crumbly shortcake topping. Perfect for any dessert lover and ideal for special occasions or indulgent cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp (15g) sugar
1 tsp (5g) salt
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp or 7g) instant yeast
¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
1 egg
¼ cup (60g) melted butter
8 oz (226g) cream cheese
½ cup (100g) sugar
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) whipped cream
2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries
2 tbsp (30g) sugar (for strawberries)
½ cup (60g) crushed shortcake crumbs
2 tbsp (30g) melted butter (for crumb topping)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix 2 ½ cups (315g) of all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp (15g) of sugar, 1 tsp (5g) of salt, and 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp or 7g) of instant yeast. Add ¾ cup (180ml) of warm milk, 1 egg, and ¼ cup (60g) of melted butter. Knead until smooth, about 8 minutes.
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Beat 8 oz (226g) of cream cheese, ½ cup (100g) of sugar, and 1 tsp (5ml) of vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in ½ cup (120ml) of whipped cream gently to keep it light.
Slice 2 cups (300g) of fresh strawberries. Add them to a saucepan with 2 tbsp (30g) of sugar and cook over medium heat until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely.
On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12×18 inches (30x45cm).
Spread the cheesecake filling evenly on the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5cm) border. Spoon the strawberry mixture on top. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 rolls.
Mix ½ cup (60g) of crushed shortcake crumbs with 2 tbsp (30g) of melted butter. Sprinkle on top of the rolls.
Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the rolls cool for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with a little glaze or add a dollop of whipped cream if you’d like!

Notes

Don’t overfill the rolls to prevent messiness. Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Roll the dough tightly to avoid gaps. Let the rolls cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 250
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 150
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 1
Protein: 5

Keywords: strawberry shortcake, cheesecake rolls, dessert rolls, strawberry dessert, sweet rolls