Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon rolls blend creamy cheesecake goodness with sweet cinnamon swirls for a delightful breakfast treat. Warm from the oven, these rolls will make your morning feel like a special celebration of flavor.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dissolve 2 ¼ teaspoons of yeast in 1 cup of warm milk at 110°F. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
- Mix 4 cups of flour with ½ teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl. Create a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture.
- Add ¼ cup melted butter and 2 large eggs to the flour. Knead the dough for 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Transfer your dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Roll out your dough into a rectangle measuring 16×24 inches on a floured surface.
- Spread ¼ cup softened butter across the dough. Sprinkle ½ cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon evenly.
- Layer 1 cup sliced strawberries and 1 cup softened cream cheese over the sugar mixture.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side, creating a log shape.
- Cut the log into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls immediately after removing from the oven.
Notes
- Yeast activation is crucial, so ensure the milk is warm (not hot) to prevent killing the yeast and killing the rise.
- When kneading dough, resist adding too much extra flour, which can make the rolls tough and dry.
- Slice strawberries thinly to help them distribute evenly and prevent excess moisture in the rolls.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hours 15-22 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg