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Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls

Delight in these easy-to-make Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls, filled with creamy strawberry goodness and topped with a vibrant strawberry glaze. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings or as an afternoon snack!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for the dough
  • 2 tablespoons sugar for the dough
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast for leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for flavor
  • 1/2 cup milk, warmed to activate yeast
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted for richness
  • 1 large egg for binding
Filling Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened for the filling
  • 1/4 cup sugar for sweetness in filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup strawberries, pureed for the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for sweetness in glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk to achieve desired consistency of glaze

Method
 

Preparation of the Dough
  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add warmed milk, melted butter, and egg; mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. Let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assemble the Rolls
  1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough.
  3. Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
  4. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking the Rolls
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a bowl, mix pureed strawberries, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

Store rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.