Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls combine soft, pillowy dough swirled with cinnamon sugar, a luscious strawberry cheesecake layer, and a rich cream cheese glaze. They feel like dessert for breakfast—decadent, fruity, and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, melted butter, eggs, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth and elastic—5–7 minutes by hand or 3–4 minutes with a mixer.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in one bowl. In another, beat softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and chopped strawberries until smooth.
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake mixture over the dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll tightly from the long edge into a log. Slice into 12 rolls and place cut-side up in a greased 9×13-inch or two 9-inch round pans.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- For glaze, whisk together remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 oz cream cheese, vanilla, and a splash of milk until smooth.
- Drizzle or spread glaze over warm rolls. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture—pat dry if using thawed frozen berries.
- Prep the night before and refrigerate rolls unbaked, then bake in the morning.
- For smaller rolls, cut into 24 and use muffin tins—reduce baking time.
- White chocolate or nuts add delicious texture and variety.
- Gluten-free blend works with 1 tsp xanthan gum added.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
