Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls, a perfect blend of soft cinnamon rolls filled with rich cheesecake and topped with fresh strawberries. These rolls are an ideal breakfast treat or dessert that will impress your family and friends. Picture waking up to the warm aroma of freshly baked rolls, their creamy filling oozing with sweetness. Each bite is a heavenly combination of flavors that will make any occasion feel special. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, you’ll find yourself making these again and again!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 8 oz 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
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons whole milk (as needed for consistency)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining lukewarm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, softened butter, egg, and vanilla; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then let rise in a greased bowl for about 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese with sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and sour cream until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, add cheesecake filling and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll up the dough tightly, cut into pieces, place in a greased baking dish, and allow to rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with icing made from cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg