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Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls

Classic cinnamon rolls with a luscious strawberry cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries on top—perfect for a sweet breakfast, dessert, or gift.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • splash vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • to taste fresh strawberries chopped and sliced for inside and topping
  • for glaze powdered sugar
  • splash milk for glaze
  • splash vanilla extract for glaze

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl to prepare the dry ingredients.
  2. Step 2: Warm milk until pleasantly warm, stir in melted butter, then let cool slightly. Whisk in egg and vanilla extract.
  3. Step 3: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes with a mixer.
  4. Step 4: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 60 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth for the cheesecake filling.
  6. Step 6: Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x16 inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle chopped fresh strawberries evenly over the filling.
  8. Step 8: Roll the dough tightly from the longer side into a log, then slice into 12 equal rolls.
  9. Step 9: Arrange rolls on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  10. Step 10: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  11. Step 11: While baking, whisk powdered sugar, a splash of milk, and vanilla extract to make a glaze with drizzly consistency.
  12. Step 12: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately with extra fresh strawberries.

Notes

You can swap strawberries for blueberries or raspberries. Make dairy-free by using vegan cream cheese and plant-based milk and butter. Add cinnamon sugar layer or nuts for more flavor. Store rolls in airtight container at room temp up to 2 days, refrigerated up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months.