These Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry filling. A perfect breakfast or dessert recipe. Save this easy recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Soft and fluffy homemade dough
Creamy cheesecake filling
Sweet strawberry swirl flavor
Perfect for brunch or dessert
Great for make-ahead baking
Ingredients
For the Dough
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
¾ cup warm milk
¼ cup melted butter
1 egg
½ tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Filling
1 cup strawberry jam or puree
½ tsp lemon juice (optional)
For the Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy.
- Add butter, egg, salt, and flour. Knead into soft dough.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll dough into a rectangle.
- Spread cheesecake filling evenly.
- Add strawberry jam or puree on top.
- Roll tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place in baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.
Equipment
Mixing bowls
Rolling pin
Baking dish
Electric mixer
Measuring cups
Tips and Variations
Do not overfill to avoid leaking
Let dough rise fully for fluffy texture
Use fresh strawberries cooked into jam
Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness
Make overnight rolls for convenience
Store in fridge up to 3 days
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with glaze
Pair with coffee or tea
Perfect for brunch gatherings
Great for holiday mornings
Nutrition Facts Approximate per roll
Calories 310
Carbohydrates 42g
Protein 6g
Fat 12g
Conclusion
These Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls are soft, creamy, and packed with fruity flavor. They’re a perfect homemade bakery-style treat for any occasion. Save this recipe for a delicious breakfast or dessert idea.
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time
Yes refrigerate overnight before baking
Can I use store-bought dough
Yes for a quicker version
Why are my rolls dense
Dough may not have risen enough
Can I freeze sweet rolls
Yes freeze before or after baking
Can I use fresh strawberries
Yes but cook into thick filling first