Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls
These delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls combine soft, fluffy sweet rolls with rich cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk with granulated sugar, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir in the activated yeast mixture and gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- While the dough rises, prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- For the strawberry topping, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a separate bowl and let them sit for 15 minutes.
Assembly
- Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly, then roll it tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Baking and Serving
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Remove rolls from the oven, drizzle the glaze over them, and top with macerated strawberries. Serve warm.
Notes
Let the dough rise in a slightly warmed oven to encourage faster fermentation. For a decadent roll, fold in chocolate chips into the filling. These rolls taste great when warmed up the next day.