Description
A delightful dessert combining rich cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberries in a soft, fluffy roll, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110 °F/45 °C)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup minced fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
- 1/4 cup cream (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Activate yeast: Mix yeast with warm milk and sugar. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and butter. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and vanilla. Mix to form a dough.
- Knead and let stand: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until soft. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let sit for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Form the rolls: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Roll dough into a 12×8 inch rectangle. Spread filling, sprinkle with strawberries and sugar.
- Roll and slice: Roll dough from both long sides to make 8 slices. Place in a greased 9×9 inch pan.
- Let stand and bake: Brush rolls with melted butter, let sit for 20 minutes, then bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Final touch: Drizzle with cream after baking.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: pair with fresh strawberries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, roll, strawberry, sweet