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Create irresistible cinnamon rolls by combining soft yeasted dough with creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries, finished with vanilla glaze.

Casey
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:08:14 GMT
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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.

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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.

Strawberry Cheesecake Rolls

Fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls stuffed with cream cheese and fresh strawberries, topped with sweet vanilla glaze.

Prep Time
100 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
130 Minutes
By: Casey


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (12)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast.
03 1 cup warm milk.
04 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
05 1 tsp salt.
06 1 egg.
07 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted.
08 8 oz cream cheese, softened.
09 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped.
10 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
11 1 cup powdered sugar.
12 2 tbsp milk.
13 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.

Instructions

Step 01

Mix milk, sugar, yeast. Let foam 5-10 minutes.

Step 02

Combine flour, salt, butter. Add yeast mix and egg.

Step 03

Knead into soft dough.

Step 04

Cover, rise 1 hour until doubled.

Step 05

Mix cream cheese, sugar, strawberries for filling.

Step 06

Roll dough 16x12 inches, spread filling.

Step 07

Roll up, cut into 12 pieces.

Step 08

Place in greased pan, rise 30 minutes.

Step 09

Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.

Step 10

Mix glaze ingredients, drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

  1. Use fresh strawberries for best results.
  2. Can prep night before.
  3. Wait for yeast to foam.
  4. Freezes well unfrosted.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large mixing bowl.
  • Rolling pin.
  • Baking dish.
  • Measuring cups.
  • Mixer.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Eggs.
  • Dairy.
  • Wheat/Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 380
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 58 g
  • Protein: 7 g