Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Print Version)
Fluffy rolls filled with cheesecake, strawberries, and cinnamon sugar, topped with vanilla glaze.
# 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, 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
# How to Make It:
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 yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour, then knead for 8 minutes by hand or mixer until smooth and elastic.
03 - Cover dough 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.
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.
07 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly, add strawberry mixture, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
08 - Tightly roll dough from the long side. Slice into 12 even rolls and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
09 - Cover rolls 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 drizzle-consistency.
12 - Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
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- These rolls transform ordinary cinnamon roll expectations into something that feels like dessert for breakfast without any pretense of moderation whatsoever
- The combination of tangy cheesecake filling and sweet jammy strawberries creates layers of flavor that make every bite feel like discovering a new favorite thing
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- The strawberry filling must be completely cool before spreading or it will melt the butter in your dough and create a gummy texture that no amount of glaze can fix
- If your rolls are browning too quickly on top but still raw in the middle, tent the pan loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking
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- Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls perfectly without squishing them—slide a piece under the log, cross ends over the top, and pull gently through the dough
- Place your baking dish on a sheet pan while these rise to catch any overflow that happens during baking because sugar bubbles respect no boundaries