Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout
Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Start your day with these indulgent, better-than-takeout breakfast rolls. After making these many times, I’ve perfected the creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberry twist. The crispy, golden rolls are irresistible. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole recipe and Pineapple Mascarpone Upside Down Mini Cakes.
Why This Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy cheesecake filling
- Fresh strawberry twist
- Crispy, golden rolls
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Strawberries
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Chopped nuts
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Cream cheese: Ensure it's softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
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How to Make Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the seams together.
- Spread the filling: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough.
- Add the strawberries: Slice strawberries and distribute them over the filling.
- Roll and slice: Roll up the dough and slice into 12 rolls. Place them in a greased pan.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout
- : For a quicker prep, use a food processor to mix the cheesecake filling.
- Common mistake and fix: If the rolls are undercooked, bake them for a few more minutes. If they're overcooked, reduce the baking time next time.
- : For a healthier option, use low-fat cream cheese and whole wheat crescent roll dough.
- : To make these ahead, prepare the rolls, place them in the pan, and refrigerate. Bake as directed when ready to serve.
Storing & Reheating Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate. In the morning, preheat the oven and bake as directed.
Freezing Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout
Freeze unbaked rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. This may make the rolls soggy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a layer of jam or preserves with the strawberries.
- Best substitution: If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen ones. Just make sure they're thawed and drained before using.
- Make-ahead: These rolls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the rolls are sticking to the pan, make sure to grease it well before adding the rolls.
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Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Strawberries
- Powdered sugar
Seasonings
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the seams together.
- Spread the filling: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough.
- Add the strawberries: Slice strawberries and distribute them over the filling.
- Roll and slice: Roll up the dough and slice into 12 rolls. Place them in a greased pan.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a layer of jam or preserves with the strawberries.
- Best substitution: If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen ones. Just make sure they're thawed and drained before using.
- Make-ahead: These rolls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the rolls are sticking to the pan, make sure to grease it well before adding the rolls.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze unbaked rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. This may make the rolls soggy.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate. In the morning, preheat the oven and bake as directed.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate. In the morning, preheat the oven and bake as directed.
This could be due to overbaking. Reduce the baking time next time.
Yes, you can freeze unbaked rolls. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer. The rolls need to bake in the oven to achieve the desired texture and color.
If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen ones. Just make sure they're thawed and drained before using.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
