Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printable)
Soft cinnamon rolls filled with cheesecake and fresh strawberries, topped with sweet strawberry glaze.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
04 - ½ tsp salt
05 - ¾ cup warm milk
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Cheesecake Filling
08 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Filling
11 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
12 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
13 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Cinnamon Sugar
14 - ¼ cup brown sugar
15 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
→ Strawberry Glaze
16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2 tbsp strawberry puree
18 - 1–2 tsp milk, as needed
# Directions:
01 - Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Knead until a soft, elastic dough forms, about 8–10 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, approximately 1 hour.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside at room temperature.
03 - Cook diced strawberries, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and cool completely.
04 - Combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, stirring until evenly blended.
05 - Roll the risen dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Top with cooled strawberry filling, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture across the surface.
06 - Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife or dental floss, slice into 12 even rolls. Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cut side up. Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly in the pan.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar and strawberry puree together. Add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until reaching a pourable consistency.
09 - Drizzle the strawberry glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still soft and gooey.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cream cheese filling creates these pockets of tangy richness that balance perfectly against the sweet strawberry jam swirling through each bite
- These rolls freeze beautifully before baking, meaning you can wake up to fresh homemade treats on a weekday morning without any effort
02 -
- Dental floss is actually the secret weapon for cutting perfect rolls without squishing them, just slide it underneath and cross the ends
- Letting the dough rise in a slightly warm oven with the light on is a game changer when your kitchen runs cold
03 -
- Rotate your pan halfway through baking so the rolls brown evenly instead of having one side that stays pale
- Let the strawberry filling cool completely before spreading, or it will melt the cream cheese and create a marbled mess instead of distinct layers