Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls are the ultimate indulgence, blending soft, fluffy dough with a creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon sugar swirl, and fresh strawberries. Topped with tangy cream cheese icing, this decadent treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With rich flavors and beautiful presentation, these rolls are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (120ml) whole milk, lukewarm
2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Strawberry Topping:
1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons whole milk, as needed for consistency
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine all dough ingredients—flour, lukewarm milk, yeast, sugar, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Rolls: Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling on top of the cheesecake mixture. Add the sliced strawberries, then carefully roll the dough up from one end to the other. Slice the rolled dough into 12 even pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Bake: Cover and let the rolls rise for an additional 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Make the Icing: While the rolls bake, prepare the cream cheese icing by mixing together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Ice the Rolls: Once the rolls are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the top.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra fresh strawberries on top for a delightful treat!
Notes
- Make Ahead Option: Refrigerate the dough overnight. Roll it up, slice it, and place in the baking dish before refrigerating. Let rise the next day before baking.
- Fruit Variations: Use raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries instead of strawberries for a different twist.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based cream cheese and non-dairy milk for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
