My strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls blend two of my favorite treats into pure breakfast magic. The buttery dough wraps around creamy cheesecake filling and sweet strawberries creating something truly special. After years of testing this recipe has become my family's most requested weekend treat.
Sweet Morning Magic
The combination of tangy cheesecake filling fresh berries and warm cinnamon creates pure comfort in every bite. I love making these for lazy Sunday mornings or special brunches watching everyone's faces light up as those sweet aromas fill the kitchen.
From My Kitchen
- Warm milk helps the yeast bloom perfectly
- Active dry yeast gives the best rise
- Pure cane sugar both white and powdered
- Sweet cream butter melted and softened
- Sea salt balances sweetness
- Farm fresh eggs at room temperature
- Regular all purpose flour
- Ripe juicy strawberries diced small
- Full fat cream cheese softened
- Real vanilla extract
Let's Get Rolling
- Start the Magic
- Mix warm milk yeast sugar let it get foamy add butter eggs salt flour knead till smooth let rise an hour
- Sweet Filling
- Mix butter sugar cinnamon in one bowl cream cheese sugar vanilla in another
- Roll it Up
- Roll dough into rectangle spread fillings add berries roll tight slice into rounds
- Time to Rise
- Place in pan let rise again half hour bake until golden and puffy
- Final Touch
- Drizzle with sweet glaze while still warm
Keep Them Fresh
These rolls taste best warm from the oven. Keep them covered on the counter couple days or pop in the fridge for the week. They freeze beautifully just wrap them well warm them up when cravings hit.
Mix It Up
Try adding Nutella for chocolate lovers. Lemon zest brightens everything up. Mix in different berries change up nuts drizzle with caramel. Make them your own that's part of the fun.
Quick Answers
Frozen berries work fine just drain them well. Make them dairy free with your favorite substitutes. The rolls freeze perfectly for later. Adjust glaze thickness with sugar or milk till perfect.
Pure Joy
These rolls bring together everything wonderful about cheesecake strawberries and cinnamon rolls. Simple ingredients transform into something magical perfect for making memories around your breakfast table.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use frozen strawberries?
Fresh work best as frozen may release too much liquid. If using frozen, thaw and drain well.
- → How do I know when dough has risen enough?
Dough should double in size and leave an indentation when poked.
- → Can I make these ahead?
Prepare night before, refrigerate after shaping, bring to room temp before baking.
- → Why let yeast foam first?
Proves yeast is active and helps create fluffy texture.
- → Can I freeze these?
Freeze unfrosted up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before glazing.