Description
Delightful rolls filled with fresh strawberries and smooth cream cheese, perfect for dessert or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast mixture by combining warm milk, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and active dry yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, whisking together flour and salt.
- Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture, adding softened butter, egg, and vanilla; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth; fold in strawberries and cornstarch if desired.
- Shape the rolls by rolling out the dough into a rectangle and spreading the filling on it.
- Roll the dough into a log shape and cut into 8-10 slices.
- Second rise for 30 minutes, covered.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
- Finish the rolls by drizzling the glaze over them before serving.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for best flavor, and check yeast freshness before use.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, cheesecake, dessert, rolls, sweet, baking