Description
Delight in these irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls, combining soft crescent roll dough swirled with a creamy cinnamon-vanilla cheesecake filling and topped with a fresh, zesty strawberry mixture. Perfect for a breakfast treat or an indulgent dessert, these rolls bake to golden perfection with a luscious, fruity twist.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Mixture
- 1 ½ cups diced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Dough
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make Strawberry Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until well mixed, and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for easy spreading.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and carefully separate it into 8 individual triangles, ready to be filled.
- Assemble Rolls: Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each triangular dough piece, covering it evenly but leaving space at the edges for rolling.
- Add Strawberry Topping: Spoon an ample amount of the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese on each triangle, distributing evenly among all pieces.
- Roll Up: Starting at the wider end of each triangle, carefully roll them up towards the tip, creating sweet roll shapes and place each roll into the prepared baking dish with the seam side down.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden-brown color, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly in the pan before serving to enjoy their perfect balance of warm sweetness and creamy strawberry cheesecake flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries to enhance flavor and texture.
- Allow the cream cheese to soften completely before mixing for a smoother spread.
- You can substitute crescent roll dough with homemade or other pre-made biscuit dough if preferred.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Try warming individual rolls slightly before serving for a freshly-baked taste anytime.
