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Lemon Cheesecake Rolls

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Fluffy, golden swirls of dough filled with tangy lemon cheesecake, baked to perfection and finished with a zesty lemon glaze. These Lemon Cheesecake Rolls are a bright and indulgent treat for any time of day.

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour: 3 ½ cups
  • Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup
  • Instant Yeast: 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Whole Milk (warm): ¾ cup
  • Unsalted Butter (melted): ¼ cup
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Cream Cheese (softened): 8 ounces
  • Powdered Sugar: ⅓ cup
  • Lemon Zest: 1 tablespoon
  • Lemon Juice (fresh): 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Optional Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: No need to preheat your oven just yet—this happens after the dough rises.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In another bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Combine wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches). Spread the cream cheese filling (whipped with powdered sugar, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla) evenly over the dough.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge, then slice into 12 rolls. Place them in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. Finishing Touches: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and set. If using, drizzle lemon glaze over the warm rolls right out of the oven.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly, then serve warm with a fork—or your fingers. Either way, you’re in for a treat.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending and better rise.
  • Zest your lemon before juicing to avoid waste.
  • Cover rolls with foil if browning too fast.
  • Slice with dental floss for cleaner cuts.

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