Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printable Version)
Soft cinnamon rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, glazed to perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warm (110°F)
05 - 1/4 cup water, warm
06 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Filling
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
15 - 1 tsp lemon juice
→ Cinnamon Sugar
16 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
17 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Vanilla Glaze
18 - 1 cup powdered sugar
19 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
20 - 2 tbsp milk
21 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk warm milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add eggs and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until combined. Knead by hand or mixer for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Set aside at room temperature.
04 - Combine diced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Allow to cool completely.
05 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly blended.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the dough, top with cooled strawberry mixture, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
07 - Roll dough tightly from the long edge. Slice into 12 equal rolls and place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25-28 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10 - Drizzle warm rolls generously with vanilla glaze. Serve immediately while still warm.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The combination of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries transforms classic cinnamon rolls into something extraordinary
- These rolls strike the perfect balance between indulgent dessert and comforting breakfast treat
02 -
- Cool your strawberry filling completely before spreading, or you'll melt the cream cheese layer and create a messy swirl
- Use unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife to slice your rolls for clean, picture-perfect spirals
03 -
- Freeze unbaked rolls after slicing and before the second rise for fresh-baked treats anytime
- Add a pinch of salt to your glaze to balance the sweetness and enhance the vanilla flavor