Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with rich cinnamon flavor, swirled with a luscious strawberry cheesecake filling. Topped with a creamy vanilla glaze, these indulgent rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F or 45°C)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Fillings:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in strawberry preserves and mix well.
- In another bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar filling.
Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough into a 15×12-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
- Spread the strawberry cheesecake filling over the cinnamon layer. Sprinkle with fresh diced strawberries.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 even rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
Bake & Glaze:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and serve!
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Microwave for 15-20 seconds to restore softness.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare rolls the night before, refrigerate overnight, and bake fresh in the morning.
- Variations: Add a drizzle of white chocolate or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ 1 hour 45 minutes rising time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American