Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Print Version)
Soft cinnamon rolls filled with cheesecake and strawberries
# What You 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 Make:
01 - Whisk together warm milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add eggs and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Knead dough by hand or with a stand mixer for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Set aside until ready to use.
05 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool completely.
06 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
07 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle.
08 - Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the dough, top with cooled strawberry mixture, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar across the surface.
09 - Tightly roll up dough from the long side. Slice into 12 even rolls and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
10 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25-28 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11 - Whisk together powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
12 - Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cream cheese filling keeps these rolls incredibly moist and tender even after a day or two
- Fresh strawberries add bright fruity notes that balance the rich cinnamon sugar perfectly
- They taste like you spent hours in the kitchen but the active prep time is surprisingly manageable
02 -
- The dough is ready to roll when it springs back slowly when poked with your finger
- Cooling the strawberry filling completely is crucial or it will make your dough soggy
- Use unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife to cut clean rolls without squishing them
03 -
- Mix a tablespoon of strawberry jam into your glaze for an extra boost of berry flavor
- Rotate your baking dish halfway through baking for even golden color