Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Print version)
Fluffy rolls layered with cheesecake and strawberries, finished with sweet strawberry glaze.
# 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
# Method:
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, about 1 hour.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Cook diced strawberries, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 4–5 minutes until thickened and jammy. Let cool.
04 - Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
05 - Roll the risen dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, top with strawberry filling, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
06 - Roll dough tightly from the long side. Slice into 12 even rolls and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
08 - Mix powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and enough milk for a pourable consistency.
09 - Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- They combine the comfort of warm cinnamon rolls with the tangy sweetness of fresh cheesecake in every bite
- The strawberry glaze turns an already amazing breakfast into something that feels like a special occasion
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- Overfilling the rolls will cause them to unravel in the oven, so resist the urge to add extra layers
- Let the strawberry jam cool completely before spreading, otherwise the cream cheese will melt into a mess
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice through the rolls without squishing them
- Warm your mixing bowl with hot water before making the dough for faster rising