Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy texture of these Salted Caramel Cheesecake Rolls, where each bite reveals a luscious blend of sweet and salty flavors. The soft, pillowy dough envelops a velvety cheesecake filling, topped with a drizzle of homemade salted caramel that adds a delightful crunch and depth to the experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle (about 12×18 inches). Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before drizzling with salted caramel sauce.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Prepare the rolls up to the baking step, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning for fresh rolls.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version or substitute the cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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