Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls, where fluffy dough embraces a luscious cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these sweet rolls are an irresistible blend of flavors that will bring joy to any occasion. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, they promise to impress family and friends alike, transforming your kitchen into a welcoming bakery.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the flour; mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
- Mix cream cheese with sugar, vanilla extract, and chopped strawberries in a bowl for the filling.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Starting from one edge, roll tightly into a log shape and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for different flavors. You can freeze unbaked rolls for up to two months—just thaw overnight before baking. Drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and milk before serving for an extra sweet touch.