Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printable)
Soft, fluffy rolls layered with tangy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and warm cinnamon sugar, all glazed to perfection.
# 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, warm (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
# Steps:
01 - Whisk warm milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add eggs and salt to yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour. Knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Cover dough and let rise in warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
05 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in saucepan. Simmer 3–5 minutes over medium heat until thickened. Cool completely.
06 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
07 - Punch down risen dough and roll into 16x12-inch rectangle on floured surface.
08 - Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough. Top with strawberry mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar layer.
09 - Roll dough tightly from long side. Slice into 12 equal rolls. Place in greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
10 - Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
11 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 25–28 minutes until golden and cooked through.
12 - Whisk powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla until smooth and drizzling consistency.
13 - Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The combination of tangy cheesecake and sweet strawberries creates this incredible flavor balance that keeps you coming back for seconds
- These rolls transform ordinary weekend mornings into something that feels like a special occasion
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- The strawberry filling must be completely cool before spreading it on the dough or it will melt the butter and make everything soggy
- When rolling the dough, roll it tightly but not so tight that the filling squeezes out the ends
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls instead of a knife for perfect cuts without squishing the dough
- Place your baking dish on a sheet pan while baking to catch any drips and save your oven from a mess