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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls

These Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Rolls combine everything you love—soft roll dough, creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet strawberry layer. Topped with vanilla crumble and icing, they’re a bakery-style treat you can easily make at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 10 rolls
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet instant yeast about 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Layer

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced small
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Crumble Topping (optional)

  • ¼ cup crushed vanilla cookies or graham crackers
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

For the Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Make the dough by mixing the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add the warm milk, butter, and egg, then stir until combined. Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour.
  • Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
  • Cook the strawberry layer by adding the diced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch to a small pot. Simmer on low heat for a few minutes until thickened. Let cool.
  • Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle and spread the cheesecake filling evenly. Spoon the cooled strawberry mixture on top and gently spread it out. Roll the dough up tightly and slice it into 9–12 even rolls.
  • Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  • While the rolls bake, prepare the crumble topping and icing by mixing their respective ingredients.
  • Let the rolls cool slightly before drizzling with icing and sprinkling with crumble topping. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use store-bought dough to save time if needed.
  • Frozen strawberries can be used—just cook them down as described.
  • You can refrigerate the unbaked rolls overnight and bake them fresh the next day.
  • These rolls freeze well before or after baking.
  • For extra indulgence, add more cheesecake filling or even white chocolate chips.