Description
These soft, fluffy sweet rolls are filled with a luscious strawberry cheesecake mixture and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls combine the flavors of classic cheesecake with a fruity twist.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Filling:
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1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
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In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
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Add melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Mix well.
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Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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Make the Cheesecake Filling:
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In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Prepare the Strawberry Filling:
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
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Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
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Assemble the Rolls:
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Roll out the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
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Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough, followed by the strawberry filling.
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Roll up tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.
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Bake the Rolls:
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Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Make the Glaze:
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Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
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Notes
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You can substitute fresh strawberries with strawberry jam for convenience.
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Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Warm in the microwave for a few seconds before serving for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American