Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printable Version)
Soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls filled with velvety cheesecake and fresh strawberry compote, drizzled with vanilla glaze
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warm
05 - 1/4 cup warm water
06 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Filling
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
15 - 1 tsp lemon juice
→ Cinnamon Sugar
16 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
17 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Vanilla Glaze
18 - 1 cup powdered sugar
19 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
20 - 2 tbsp milk
21 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# How To Make:
01 - Whisk warm milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add eggs and salt to yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour and knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rise 1 hour until doubled.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Set aside at room temperature.
04 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in saucepan. Simmer over medium heat 3-5 minutes, stirring until thickened. Cool completely.
05 - Blend brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl until evenly combined.
06 - Punch down dough and roll into 16x12-inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread cheesecake filling, top with strawberry mixture, sprinkle cinnamon sugar. Roll tightly from long edge, slice into 12 rolls, place in greased 9x13-inch dish.
07 - Cover rolls and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 25-28 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
10 - Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of tangy cheesecake and sweet cinnamon sugar creates layers of flavor you didnt know you needed
- These freeze beautifully before baking so you can wake up to fresh rolls on busy weekdays
02 -
- Roll the dough tightly or youll get gaping holes between layers that look impressive but leave empty bites
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice perfect rolls without squishing them like a knife does
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate better and prevent lumps in both dough and filling
- If your dough springs back when rolling let it rest five minutes then try again