Description
These strawberry shortcake cheesecake rolls combine soft, fluffy dough with a swirl of creamy cheesecake filling and sweet strawberry compote, all topped with a buttery shortcake crumble. Perfect for brunch or dessert, this bakery-style treat is bursting with classic strawberry shortcake flavor in every indulgent bite.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Filling:
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For the Shortcake Crumble Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¼ cup crushed shortbread cookies or golden Oreos (optional)
- For the Glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tbsp sugar in warm milk. Let sit until foamy (about 5–10 minutes).
- Mix in remaining sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and flour. Knead until a soft dough forms (about 5–7 minutes). Cover and let rise until doubled, 1–1½ hours.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
- Roll dough into a 10x15-inch rectangle. Spread with cheesecake filling, then strawberry filling. Roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour and sugar, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in crushed cookies if using.
- Sprinkle crumble over rolls and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden.
- Drizzle with optional glaze after cooling slightly.
Notes
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice rolls cleanly.
- Substitute raspberry or blueberry for a fruity twist.
- For convenience, use crescent roll dough and reduce baking time.
- Add lemon zest to cheesecake filling for a citrusy lift.
