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Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls Recipe

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Delight in these indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls, featuring a soft yeast dough filled with creamy cheesecake and cinnamon sugar, baked to golden perfection, and topped with luscious cream cheese icing and fresh strawberries. Perfect for a special breakfast, brunch, or dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Strawberry Topping

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk, as needed
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine lukewarm whole milk and active dry yeast. Stir until dissolved and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy to activate.
  2. Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix with a wooden spoon or hands until a dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If sticky, incorporate a small amount of flour to maintain a soft texture.
  4. First Dough Rise: Form dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in volume.
  5. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until creamy. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and sour cream or Greek yogurt; beat until smooth and combined. Set aside.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, mix packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Soften butter until spreadable but not melted.
  7. Roll and Fill Dough: After the first rise, punch down dough to remove air. Roll out on a floured surface into a 16 x 12-inch rectangle. Evenly spread softened butter over dough, leaving a border. Spread cheesecake filling over buttered area, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Shape and Slice Rolls: Roll dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Slice into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss. Arrange in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, spacing closely.
  9. Second Rise: Cover dish loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and allow rolls to rise for 30–45 minutes, until puffed and touching one another.
  10. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake risen rolls for 25–30 minutes, until golden and cooked through. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before icing.
  11. Prepare Cream Cheese Icing: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Gradually add whole milk, a tablespoon at a time, until a smooth, spreadable consistency is reached.
  12. Ice Rolls: Spread or drizzle cream cheese icing evenly across warm rolls to allow it to melt into the surface.
  13. Prepare Strawberry Topping: Thinly slice fresh strawberries. Toss with sugar if additional sweetness is desired.
  14. Finish with Strawberries: Gently arrange sliced strawberries over iced rolls for a fresh, vibrant topping.

Notes

  • Use lukewarm milk to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Kneading the dough until elastic ensures soft and fluffy rolls.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm draft-free place to help fermentation.
  • Use dental floss as an alternative to slicing the rolls to get clean edges.
  • If strawberries are very tart, toss with sugar and let sit to mellow sweetness.
  • Cover rolls with foil during baking if they brown too fast to prevent burning.
  • The cream cheese icing should be spread while rolls are still warm for best melting effect.

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