Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls combine two desserts into a delightful treat, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Warm Milk (about 110°F)
- 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (check for freshness)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (divided into 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup)
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter (1/4 cup melted and 1/2 cup softened)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (consider gluten-free substitutes)
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (diced)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened, vegan alternatives for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon for filling and 1 teaspoon for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup Optional: Strawberry Jam (for added flavor in glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of warm milk. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter, a pinch of salt, and 2 large eggs to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in 2 cups of all-purpose flour until well combined.
- Continue to add the remaining flour, kneading until it forms a smooth and elastic dough, about 5-7 minutes. Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
- Cover and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, blend 8 oz of softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until creamy.
- Roll the risen dough into a 16×12 rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the cinnamon butter mixture on the dough, then the cheesecake mixture, followed by diced strawberries.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg