Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls are a decadent fusion of soft cinnamon rolls, creamy cheesecake filling, and a vibrant strawberry topping. Perfect for special occasions, brunches, or an indulgent treat, these rolls offer the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ tsp yeast
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups flour
(Or use store-bought dough for convenience.)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- (Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest or almond extract)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- (Alternative: Use strawberry jam or preserves)
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Mix yeast, warm milk, sugar, eggs, and flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead until smooth and elastic, then let rise until doubled in size.
2. Assemble the Rolls
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
- Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll tightly, cut into portions, and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
3. Add Strawberry Topping & Bake
- Prepare the strawberry sauce by heating strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened.
- Drizzle over the assembled rolls.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden brown.
Notes
- Use a stand mixer with a dough hook for easier kneading.
- Cooling racks help maintain the perfect texture after baking.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, refrigerate for longer storage, or freeze unbaked rolls for future use.
- Prep Time: ~20 minutes (including dough mixing and rising time)
- Cook Time: ~20 minutes (including dough mixing and rising time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 rolls
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 23.86 g
- Sodium: 148.29 mg
- Fat: 16.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.38 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6.82 g
- Trans Fat: ~0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 58.43 g
- Fiber: 1.79 g
- Protein: 7.98 g
- Cholesterol: 87.67 mg