Description
Delight in the luscious fusion of flavors with these Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls, featuring a soft, fluffy dough wrapped around a creamy cheesecake and strawberry preserves filling, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these rolls offer a sweet and tangy twist on a classic cinnamon roll dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
For the Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready.
- Make Dough: Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, and melted butter into the foamy yeast mixture. Add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6 to 8 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Evenly spread the softened butter over the dough, followed by the softened cream cheese and strawberry preserves. Sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon evenly on top.
- Form Rolls: Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 9 equal-sized rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish, cover them, and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until they turn lightly golden and are cooked through.
- Make Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost & Serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm rolls before serving to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Notes
- For extra strawberry flavor, finely chop fresh strawberries and mix into the filling before rolling.
- These rolls can be prepared the night before; cover and refrigerate after the second rise, then bake fresh in the morning.
