Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls

Ah! Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls—basically a decadent mash-up of cinnamon rolls, strawberry cheesecake, and soft, pillowy dough. They’re perfect for brunch, dessert, or any time you want a sweet indulgence. Here’s a complete recipe:

Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 3 1/2 cups (440 g) all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar

• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warm

• 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 large eggs

For the strawberry cheesecake filling:

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

• 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)

For the glaze (optional):

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar

• 1-2 tbsp milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Make the dough:

   • In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

   • Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until combined.

   • Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough is soft but not sticky.

   • Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

2. Prepare the filling:

   • Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.

   • Gently fold in chopped strawberries.

3. Assemble the rolls:

   • Roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle on a floured surface.

   • Spread the strawberry cheesecake filling evenly over the dough.

   • Roll up tightly from the long side to form a log.

   • Slice into 12 equal rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.

4. Second rise:

   • Cover rolls loosely and let them rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

6. Glaze (optional):

   • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

   • Drizzle over warm rolls.

Tips for Success:

• Use firm strawberries so the filling doesn’t get too watery.

• Chill the filling slightly if it seems too soft—it spreads better on the dough.

• For extra decadence, add a few white chocolate chips or a strawberry jam swirl.

If you want, I can also give you a shortcut version that uses refrigerated crescent roll dough but still tastes like full-on strawberry cheesecake rolls.