Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printable)
Soft cinnamon rolls with cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and sweet strawberry glaze for an indulgent morning treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
04 - ½ tsp salt
05 - ¾ cup warm milk
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Cheesecake Filling
08 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Filling
11 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
12 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
13 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Cinnamon Sugar
14 - ¼ cup brown sugar
15 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
→ Strawberry Glaze
16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2 tbsp strawberry puree
18 - 1–2 tsp milk, as needed
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Knead until a soft, elastic dough forms, about 8–10 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, approximately 1 hour.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside at room temperature for easy spreading.
03 - Cook diced strawberries, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and jammy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
04 - Combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, stirring until evenly blended.
05 - Roll the risen dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the surface, followed by the cooled strawberry filling. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture across the top.
06 - Roll the dough tightly from the long edge. Slice into 12 equal rolls and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and enough milk to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
09 - Drizzle the strawberry glaze generously over the warm rolls. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberry jam creates pockets of pure bliss in every bite
- These rolls strike that perfect balance between indulgent dessert and comforting breakfast treat
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- Do not roll your dough thinner than specified or the fillings will spill out during baking
- Let the strawberry filling cool completely before spreading or it will melt your butter and make a mess
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- Use unflavored dental floss for slicing, it creates the cleanest cuts without squishing the delicate dough
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial for both dough and fillings to incorporate properly