Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls are the ultimate sweet indulgence—soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with rich cheesecake and fresh strawberries, topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. A perfect breakfast, brunch, or dessert that blends decadence with fruity freshness.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the Strawberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine lukewarm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, egg, butter, and vanilla. Mix into a dough.
- Knead & Rise: Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, flour, and sour cream until smooth.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Roll Dough: Punch down dough, roll into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
- Assemble Rolls: Spread softened butter, cheesecake filling, then cinnamon sugar.
- Add Strawberries: Toss chopped strawberries with sugar and sprinkle on top.
- Roll & Slice: Roll tightly from the long edge, cut into 12 pieces. Place in greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Second Rise: Let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Make Glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze Rolls: Cool slightly and drizzle glaze over rolls.
Notes
- Substitute strawberries with a berry medley for variety.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts to the filling for extra flavor.
- A touch of lemon zest in the filling gives a bright, citrus twist.
- These rolls reheat well—perfect for make-ahead mornings.
