Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls Recipe

Introduction

These Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining fluffy dough with a fresh strawberry filling and creamy cheesecake frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they bring a fresh, fruity sweetness to your table.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries (plus more for after baking)
• 1-2 tsp vegetable oil for rolling out dough
• Butter for greasing the pan
• 3 ounces full fat cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and yeast briefly to mix.
2. Step 2: Melt 1/3 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in 1/3 cup sugar and salt until grains dissolve. Slowly add milk while stirring until the mixture is about 105°F or slightly warm to the touch.
3. Step 3: Add the egg to the warm mixture and break it up with a fork.
4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients in the mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook.
5. Step 5: Mix on low speed until a sticky dough forms, scraping the bowl as needed.
6. Step 6: Increase mixer speed slightly and knead for about 3 minutes until dough is tacky but not too sticky, pulling away from the bowl sides. Add flour one tablespoon at a time if too sticky.
7. Step 7: (Optional) If kneading by hand, combine ingredients and knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes.
8. Step 8: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours, until doubled in size.
9. Step 9: Grease a large rectangular pan (at least 9×13 inches) with butter.
10. Step 10: Turn the dough onto a lightly oiled surface and roll it into an 18 by 12 inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter.
11. Step 11: Toss chopped strawberries with granulated sugar until combined, then spread evenly over the dough.
12. Step 12: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Cut the log into 12 even pieces to ensure even baking.
13. Step 13: Arrange the rolls in 3 rows of 4 in the prepared pan.
14. Step 14: Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
15. Step 15: Bake rolls for 35-40 minutes until evenly golden brown.
16. Step 16: Remove from oven and cool in pan for 20-25 minutes.
17. Step 17: While cooling, mix cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
18. Step 18: Spread frosting over warm rolls so it seeps into the cracks.
19. Step 19: Garnish with additional chopped strawberries and serve.

Tips & Variations

• Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing and better dough rise.
• If fresh strawberries are not in season, frozen (thawed and drained) can be used but may add extra moisture.
• For a tangier frosting, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture.
• Substitute granulated sugar for brown sugar in the filling for a caramel-like flavor.

Storage

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave for about 15 seconds to enjoy warm. The frosting is best applied fresh, but refrigerated rolls can be frosted just before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight. Just bring it to room temperature before shaping and baking.

Can I freeze these sweet rolls?

Absolutely. Freeze the unbaked rolls arranged in the pan, covered tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before allowing to rise and bake. You can also freeze baked rolls; just thaw and warm before serving.

Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls Recipe

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• Author: lilan
• Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Yield: 12 sweet rolls 1x

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Description

Delight in these luscious Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls, featuring a soft yeast dough filled with fresh, sweet strawberries and topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special dessert treat, these rolls are baked to a golden brown and finished with a fresh strawberry garnish for a burst of flavor.

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Ingredients

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Dough

• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1–2 tsp vegetable oil (for rolling out dough)
• Butter for greasing the pan

Filling

• 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries (plus more for after baking)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup butter (melted, for brushing dough)

Frosting

• 3 ounces full fat cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the 3 1/2 cups flour and instant dry yeast until combined.
2. Melt butter and prepare wet mixture. Melt 1/3 cup butter over medium heat on the stove. Remove from heat once melted and bubbling. Stir in 1/3 cup sugar and 3/4 tsp salt until sugar begins dissolving. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is about 105°F or slightly warm to the touch.
3. Add egg to wet mixture. Break one egg into the warm milk and butter mixture and stir to combine.
4. Mix wet into dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour and yeast mixture in the stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook.
5. Combine dough. On low speed, mix until a sticky dough forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
6. Knead dough. Increase speed slightly and knead for about 3 minutes until dough is tacky but not overly sticky and pulls away cleanly from the bowl. Add flour by tablespoon increments if too sticky.
7. Alternative hand kneading. If no stand mixer, knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes.
8. First rise. Cover dough with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot for about 2 hours until doubled in size.
9. Prepare pan. Butter a large rectangular pan (at least 9×13 inches) to grease.
10. Roll out dough. Turn dough onto a surface lightly greased with vegetable oil. Roll into an 18×12 inch rectangle and brush with melted butter.
11. Prepare filling. Toss 2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries with 1/3 cup granulated sugar until combined. Spread evenly over the dough.
12. Roll and cut dough. Roll the dough from the long side into a tight log. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls by halving the log twice and then cutting each section into 3.
13. Arrange rolls. Place the 12 rolls evenly into the greased pan in 3 rows of 4.
14. Second rise. Cover the pan with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for 20 minutes, while preheating the oven to 350°F.
15. Bake rolls. Bake the rolls for 35-40 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
16. Cool. Remove from oven and let rolls cool in the pan for 20-25 minutes.
17. Prepare frosting. Mix softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar, and whip until light and fluffy.
18. Frost rolls. Spread frosting over the slightly warm rolls to allow it to melt and drip into the cracks.
19. Garnish and serve. Sprinkle additional chopped fresh strawberries over the top and serve.

Notes

• Ensure the milk and butter mixture is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast—should be warm, about 105°F.
• If dough is too sticky after kneading, add flour a tablespoon at a time until tacky but manageable.
• Rolling the dough on a lightly oiled surface prevents sticking and makes handling easier.
• Cut rolls evenly to promote uniform baking and avoid undercooked centers.
• Frosting warm rolls allows it to settle nicely into the crevices for better flavor and presentation.

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Category: Sweet Bread
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry cheesecake rolls, sweet rolls, yeast rolls with strawberries, cream cheese frosting rolls, breakfast rolls