Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls
A sweet twist on the classic cinnamon roll—these soft, pillowy rolls are filled with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with strawberry glaze, and baked to perfection. A decadent dessert or breakfast treat that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- For the Cinnamon Filling:
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- For the Strawberry Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh strawberry puree (or strawberry jam)
- 1 tablespoon milk (more as needed for desired consistency)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
- Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg to the yeast mixture. Stir in the flour and salt gradually, mixing until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and combined.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 16×12 inches.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Then, spread the cinnamon filling over the cheesecake layer.
- Starting from the long edge of the dough, tightly roll it up into a log. Slice the roll into 12 equal pieces.
- Arrange the rolls in the prepared baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the Rolls:
- Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Strawberry Glaze:
- While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- Drizzle and Serve:
- Once the rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Drizzle the strawberry glaze over the warm rolls and serve!
Notes
- You can use strawberry jam if you don’t have fresh strawberries for the glaze.
- For an extra touch, top the rolls with fresh chopped strawberries before serving.
- These rolls can be prepared ahead of time. After assembling, cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake the next morning.
