Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printable)
Soft cinnamon rolls layered with cheesecake and fresh strawberries, glazed with vanilla frosting.
# What You’ll 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, warmed to 110°F
05 - 1/4 cup warm water
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 Steps:
01 - Whisk together warm milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until mixture becomes foamy and active.
02 - Add eggs and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until dough forms. Knead by hand or with 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 together until creamy and well combined. Set aside at room temperature for easy spreading.
04 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
05 - Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly combined.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the dough surface, top with cooled strawberry mixture, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
07 - Tightly roll dough from the long side into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25 to 28 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through the center.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzling consistency is reached.
10 - Drizzle warm rolls generously with vanilla glaze. Serve immediately while still warm for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy cheesecake filling melts into the dough creating pockets of pure heaven
- Fresh strawberries add bright tartness that cuts through all that rich sweetness perfectly
02 -
- The strawberry filling must be completely cool before spreading or it will melt the butter in your dough
- Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice rolls cleanly without squishing them
03 -
- Brush the baked rolls with melted butter immediately after baking for extra shine
- Sprinkle sea salt over the glaze for a sophisticated salted caramel effect