Description

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls are a decadent twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, combining the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweetness of strawberries. Soft, buttery dough is filled with a creamy cheesecake filling and cinnamon sugar, then topped with fresh strawberries and a luscious cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these indulgent rolls are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

1 cup lukewarm milk

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

4 cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ tsp salt

¼ cup softened butter

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz cream cheese (softened)

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp flour

½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

1 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp salt

½ cup softened butter (for spreading)

For the Icing:

1 cup powdered sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp milk

For the Strawberry Topping:

Fresh strawberries (sliced)

Granulated sugar (for tossing)

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Instructions

Activate the Yeast: Combine lukewarm milk and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast mixture, butter, egg, and vanilla. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1-1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, flour, and sour cream, blending until smooth.
Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Assemble the Rolls: Roll out dough, spread softened butter, layer cheesecake filling, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar. Roll up dough, slice, and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise for 30-45 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare the Icing: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Prepare Strawberry Topping: Toss sliced strawberries with sugar, then arrange them on top of the rolls.

Notes

Blueberry Cheesecake Rolls: Replace strawberries with fresh blueberries.
Nutella Swirl: Add Nutella for a chocolate twist.
Peach or Mango: Swap strawberries for fresh peach or mango slices for a tropical flavor.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 15min
Cook Time: 30min
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American