Description

Experience the ultimate dessert mashup with these Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls, combining the warm, gooey goodness of classic Cinnabon rolls with the creamy, tangy delight of strawberry cheesecake. Perfect for any special occasion or a decadent treat, these rolls are sure to impress!

Ingredients

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For the Dough:
2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
1 cup Whole Milk, warm
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
1 Large Egg, at room temperature
3 1/2 to 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1 cup Powdered Sugar (Confectioners' Sugar)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Fresh Strawberries, diced
For the Cream Cheese Strawberry Glaze:
4 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2–4 tablespoons Milk or Cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Strawberry Puree or Seedless Strawberry Jam

Instructions

Step 1: Activate the Yeast & Prepare the Dough. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk (around 105-115°F or 40-46°C) and a teaspoon of granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. This confirms your yeast is alive! Add the remaining granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined. Gradually add the flour, mixing with a spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes (by hand or with a stand mixer) until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
Step 2: First Rise. Lightly grease a clean bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 3: Prepare the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling. While the dough is rising, in a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps of cream cheese. Gently fold in the finely diced fresh strawberries. Set aside.
Step 4: Roll Out the Dough. Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release the air. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, approximately 12×18 inches (30×45 cm) and about 1/4 inch thick. Try to keep the edges as straight as possible.
Step 5: Spread the Filling & Roll. Spread the strawberry cheesecake filling evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border along one of the long edges (this helps seal the roll). Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. A tight roll is key for those beautiful spirals!
Step 6: Slice the Rolls. Using a sharp, un-serrated knife or, even better, a piece of unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 12 equally sized rolls, about 1.5 inches thick. To use floss, slide it under the log, cross the ends over the top, and pull to slice cleanly.
Step 7: Second Rise. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish. Arrange the sliced rolls in the prepared dish, leaving a little space between each one. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let them rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until they look puffy and have nearly doubled in size.
Step 8: Bake. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once preheated, bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through. If they start browning too quickly, you can loosely tent them with foil.
Step 9: Prepare the Glaze. While the rolls are baking, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk/cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree/jam in a medium bowl. Whisk until completely smooth and creamy. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Step 10: Glaze and Serve. As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, generously drizzle or spread the strawberry cream cheese glaze over the warm rolls. The warmth of the rolls will make the glaze beautifully melty and irresistible. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 350
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation. Use dental floss for slicing the rolls for clean cuts. Glaze while warm for the best texture.