Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls
This recipe combines the flavors of strawberry cheesecake and cinnamon rolls into a delightful treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
For the Cinnamon Sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Fresh strawberry slices
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Fold in diced strawberries and strawberry jam.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the cheesecake filling over the dough.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the filling. Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a baking pan and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake the rolls at 350°F for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Once the rolls are cool, top with frosting, graham cracker crumbs, and fresh strawberry slices.
Notes
You can substitute other fruits for strawberries if desired.