Simple Berry Cheesecake Swirls (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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3 ½ cups plain flour
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¼ cup white sugar
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2 ¼ teaspoons dry yeast
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup warm milk
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¼ cup soft unsalted butter
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1 large egg
→ Cheesecake Filling
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8 ounces soft cream cheese
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⅓ cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla flavor
→ Strawberry Filling
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1 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Glaze
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1 cup icing sugar
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2–3 tablespoons milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla flavor
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Mix your warm milk with sugar and yeast in a big bowl. Wait about 5 minutes till it gets bubbly. Throw in your soft butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups flour. Stir it all together, then slowly add the rest of the flour until you get a nice soft dough. Work it with your hands for 5-7 minutes till it feels smooth. Pop the dough in a greased bowl, cover it up, and let it sit for 1-1.5 hours until it's twice as big.
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Grab a medium bowl and mix your soft cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until it's completely smooth with no lumps. Put it aside for later.
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Put your cut strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a small pot. Cook it on medium heat, stirring until it gets thick like jam. Let it cool completely before you use it.
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On a floured counter, roll your bigger dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread your cream cheese mix all over, leaving a tiny edge. Then layer your cooled strawberry mix on top. Roll it up tightly from the long side to make a log.
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Use a sharp knife to cut your log into 12 even pieces. Put them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover them up and let them get puffy again for 30-45 minutes.
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Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Stick your rolls in and bake for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden brown and are fully done inside.
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Stir together icing sugar, milk, and vanilla until it's runny and smooth. Pour it all over your warm rolls. Enjoy them right away while they're hot.
# Helpful Notes:
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They're amazing straight from the oven but you can warm them up in the microwave later to make them soft again.
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Want a sweeter topping? Just toss in another spoonful of icing sugar.