Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printable)
Fluffy rolls filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, topped with vanilla glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warm (110°F)
05 - 1/4 cup water, warm
06 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Filling
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
15 - 1 tsp lemon juice
→ Cinnamon Sugar
16 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
17 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Vanilla Glaze
18 - 1 cup powdered sugar
19 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
20 - 2 tbsp milk
21 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together warm milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy, then add eggs and salt.
02 - Gradually mix flour into the yeast mixture. Knead by hand or mixer for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Cover dough and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Set aside for assembly.
05 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Cool completely.
06 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
07 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly, top with strawberry mixture, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
08 - Tightly roll dough from the long side and slice into 12 even rolls. Arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
09 - Cover rolls and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
10 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25–28 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11 - Whisk together powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
12 - Drizzle warm rolls generously with vanilla glaze. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy cheesecake layer melts into the swirls creating pockets of pure bliss in every bite
- Fresh strawberries add bright juicy contrast to the rich cinnamon sugar warmth
- That moment when you pull them from the oven and everyone gathers around is absolutely priceless
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients are your best friend here cold cream cheese will tear your dough and create sad uneven swirls
- Let the strawberry filling cool completely even if youre impatient hot filling melts the butter in your dough and creates a greasy mess
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice your rolls it cuts through dough cleanly without squishing those beautiful layers you just created
03 -
- If your dough feels too sticky while kneading add flour one tablespoon at a time but resist the urge to add too much or your rolls will be tough instead of tender
- Use a kitchen thermometer to check your liquid temperature 110°F is the sweet spot for yeast activity without killing it