Strawberry Cheesecake Buns

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Get ready for a sweet treat with my recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Buns! These delightful desserts are soft and fluffy Hawaiian Sweet Rolls filled with a creamy cheesecake filling and coated in a shiny strawberry glaze. They’re quick to make, taking less than an hour, and they’re sure to impress with their taste and appearance.

Strawberry Cheesecake Buns

Course Dessert
Servings 12 buns

Ingredients

  • 12 King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 1 pack

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream 120g
  • ¼ cup sugar 55g
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
  • 6 oz cream cheese room temperature (170g)

For the Strawberry Glaze:

  • 4 tbsp strawberry jam
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

For Decoration (optional):

  • 2-3 Graham crackers
  • 4-5 strawberries

Instructions

#### Cheesecake Filling:

  • Whisk together heavy cream, sugar, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice until thickened.
  • Add room temperature cream cheese and whisk until creamy. Avoid overmixing.
  • Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round piping tip.

#### Filling the Buns:

  • Use a small knife to create a pocket inside each roll.
  • Fill each roll generously with the cheesecake filling (about 25g/roll).
  • Refrigerate while you prepare the glaze.

#### Strawberry Glaze:

  • Stir all ingredients together in a small saucepan.
  • Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

#### Dipping and Decoration:

  • Carefully dip the top of each roll into the glaze and shake off the excess. Place on a wire rack.
  • Optionally, decorate the rolls with sliced strawberries and crushed graham crackers.

Notes

Keep the buns refrigerated for freshness. They can be stored for 3-5 days and are best enjoyed cold.

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