Description
Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls that combine soft, fluffy dough with a rich cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, these sweet rolls make an irresistible breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Topping/Glaze
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for pouring over rolls before second rise)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is activated.
- Make the dough: Add the softened butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and knead the mixture for about 8–10 minutes until a soft, elastic dough forms.
- First rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare filling: While the dough is rising, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Toss the diced strawberries with granulated sugar and set aside to macerate.
- Shape rolls: Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the sugared strawberries on top.
- Form rolls: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Second rise: Pour heavy cream over the rolls, cover them, and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes until they are golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Prepare glaze: While the rolls bake, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth to make the glaze.
- Serve: Spread the cream cheese glaze over the warm rolls before serving for a rich, creamy finish.
Notes
- If fresh strawberries are out of season, frozen strawberries can be used but should be thawed and drained well to avoid excess moisture.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the rolls before baking for added texture and flavor.
