Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls Recipe
Indulge in the heavenly combination of soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with a decadent cheesecake mixture and fresh strawberries, topped with a tangy cream cheese icing.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Dough:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, lukewarm
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Strawberry Topping:
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- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
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- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons whole milk, as needed for consistency
- Pinch of salt
- Prepare the Dough: Combine all dough ingredients, knead until smooth, then let rise.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, flour, and sour cream.
- Fill and Roll: Roll out dough, spread cheesecake filling, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, add strawberries, roll up, and cut into rolls.
- Bake: Place rolls in a pan, let rise, then bake until golden.
- Make the Cream Cheese Icing: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth, then drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the unbaked rolls overnight and bake them fresh in the morning.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness or add more strawberries for a fruitier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, Cream Cheese Icing