Description
A delicious fusion of cinnamon rolls and strawberry cheesecake, these rolls are soft, fruity, and topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- Optional: 1/4 cup strawberry jam for extra flavor
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Mix the Dough: To your activated yeast mixture, add the sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Whisk everything together until it’s well combined. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time.
- Knead the Dough: Turn your dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let it Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Mix softened butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll Out the Dough: Once risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle, about 16×12 inches thick.
- Assemble the Rolls: Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then the cream cheese mixture, and scatter diced strawberries. Roll the dough tightly.
- Slice and Arrange: Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the Rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze Your Rolls: Let the rolls cool for about 10 minutes, then drizzle the glaze over the top.
Notes
Best served warm. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, strawberry cheesecake, dessert, sweet rolls, brunch