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Baked raspberry cheesecake sweet rolls with bubbling berry jam and golden crumble topping.

Raspberry Cheesecake Sweet Rolls

Rebecca Blumer
These raspberry cheesecake sweet rolls feature enriched yeast dough layered with lemony cream cheese, cooked raspberry jam, and a crisp cinnamon crumble, finished with a cream pour for soft edges.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Proofing time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Bread, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 rolls
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer fitted with dough hook attachment
  • Saucepan
  • Offset spatula
  • baking dish 11.4 x 7.8 inches
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
 

DOUGH

  • 1 tsp granulated sugar 4 g
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast 6 g
  • 1/2 cup milk, 100F – 110F (38C – 43C) 130 ml
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar 38 g
  • 1 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 315 g
  • 3/4 tsp salt 4.5 g
  • 1/4 cup unsalted, room temperature butter 50 g

RASPBERRY JAM

  • 1 cup raspberries, fresh 140 g
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 76 g

LEMONY CHEESECAKE FILLING

  • 1 cup full-fat cream cheese 246 g
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar 72 g
  • 1/2 lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 1.5 g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 ml

CRUMBLE TOPPING

  • 3 tbsp brown sugar 36 g
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar 14 g
  • 3 tbsp room temperature, unsalted butter 36 g
  • 1/3 cup, packed all-purpose flour 50 g
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon ground pinch/ less than 1 g
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 1.5 g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 ml

TO BAKE

  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 60 ml

Instructions
 

  • Stir the 1 tsp sugar and active dry yeast into the milk in a glass measuring cup, checking that the milk is 100–110°F (38–43°C), then leave it for 10–15 minutes. A bubbly, sponge-like cap should develop across the surface.
  • Place the eggs, remaining dough sugar, flour, salt, and activated yeast mixture in the stand mixer bowl. The ingredients will form a rough, sticky mixture before kneading develops its structure.
  • Run the dough hook on the lowest speed for 15 minutes, then incorporate the softened butter and continue kneading for another 10 minutes. The dough should become smoother and more elastic as the butter blends in.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes at 82°F (28°C). Look for a noticeable increase in volume and a softer, aerated appearance.
  • Simmer the raspberries and jam sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes, adding a splash of water only if needed. The berries should break down into a slightly thickened mixture without a large pool of loose juice.
  • Set the jam aside to cool, then use a spatula to blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, zest from half a lemon, filling salt, and vanilla in a bowl before covering and refrigerating it. The cheesecake mixture should look evenly blended without firm cheese lumps.
  • Work all the crumble ingredients together by hand just until combined, then refrigerate the mixture. Stop while the topping forms uneven crumbs rather than a smooth paste.
  • Roll the risen dough into an approximately 14.17 × 11.4-inch (36 × 29 cm) rectangle, about 0.39 inch (1 cm) thick. A reasonably even thickness helps the rolls bake at a similar pace.
  • Spread the chilled cheesecake filling with an offset spatula or spoon, gently layer the cooled jam over it, and cut the rectangle into 1.9-inch (4.83 cm) strips with a knife or clean ruler. Keep the berry and cheesecake layers distinct rather than stirring them together.
  • Coil each strip into a roll, pinch its loose end closed, and press it down lightly through a piece of lightly greased parchment. Each spiral should hold together without squeezing out the filling.
  • Arrange the rolls in the parchment-lined baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and let them rise for 30 minutes. The spirals should look fuller and puffier before baking.
  • Heat the oven to 355°F (180°C), remove the plastic wrap, distribute the heavy whipping cream over the rolls, scatter on the crumble, and bake for 25 minutes. Look for golden edges, browned crumble, and bubbling berry filling.
  • Take the baked rolls out of the oven and place the dish on a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes. The filling will settle as the rolls cool, making the spirals easier to separate.

Notes

Handling tip: Chill the cheesecake filling before spreading so it holds its shape on the dough, and allow the cooked jam to cool completely to avoid liquefying the cream cheese layer.
Baking cue: Check the center rolls to ensure the inner bread is set and airy rather than paste-like. If the crumble browns too fast during baking, tent the baking dish loosely with foil.
Storage: Store leftover rolls covered in the refrigerator due to the dairy in the cheesecake filling. Gently rewarm individual portions in short bursts in the microwave or loosely covered in the oven.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 9gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg
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