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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Ensure milk temperature is correct for yeast activation

Dough should be slightly sticky but manageable

Cool strawberry compote completely to prevent melting filling

Use dental floss for clean cuts without squishing

Don't over-proof or rolls will be dense

Rolls are done when internal temp reaches 190°F

Let cool slightly before glazing

Serve warm for best texture and flavor

Can be assembled night before and baked morning of

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls

Name: Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 12 rolls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Dough:; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the Strawberry Compote:; 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; For the Cream Cheese Filling:; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; For Assembly:; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; For the Cream Cheese Glaze:; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

These incredibly indulgent sweet rolls combine the best of two beloved desserts - classic cinnamon rolls and rich strawberry cheesecake. Soft, pillowy yeast dough is rolled with a luscious cream cheese filling swirled with fresh strawberry compote, creating beautiful pink spirals throughout each roll. Baked until golden and topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze, these rolls are the perfect marriage of tangy cheesecake flavor and comforting sweet roll texture. The fresh strawberry compote adds bursts of fruity sweetness while the cream cheese filling provides that signature cheesecake richness. Perfect for special occasion breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or anytime you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.

Prep Time

45 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

3H30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Dough:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

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

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Compote:

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 large egg yolk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons heavy cream

For Assembly:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

3-4 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

For Garnish:

Fresh strawberry slices

Chopped toasted almonds (optional)

Extra strawberry compote for drizzling

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

Knead dough on floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use stand mixer with dough hook for 5-6 minutes.

Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.

Meanwhile, make strawberry compote: Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.

For cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, salt, and cream. Beat until creamy.

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Punch down risen dough and roll into 18x12 inch rectangle on floured surface.

Brush dough with melted butter, leaving 1-inch border at far edge.

Spread cream cheese filling evenly over buttered area.

Dollop strawberry compote over cream cheese filling and gently swirl with knife.

Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Starting from long edge, tightly roll up dough. Pinch seam to seal.

Cut into 12 equal pieces using dental floss or sharp knife.

Place rolls cut-side up in prepared baking dish. Cover and let rise 45-60 minutes until puffy.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and center registers 190°F.

For glaze: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

Cool rolls for 10 minutes, then drizzle with glaze.

Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and serve warm.

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls

JUE

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