Description
Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with a sweet strawberry cheesecake filling and topped with a cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in egg and melted butter.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While dough is rising, make the filling. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine chopped strawberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, and cornstarch.
- Punch down risen dough and roll into a 15×10 inch rectangle.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal slices.
- Place slices in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While rolls are baking, make the glaze. In a bowl, whisk together softened butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Pour glaze over warm cinnamon rolls.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm (around 105-115°F) for the yeast to activate properly.
- If your kitchen is cold, you can place the dough in a slightly warm oven (turned off) to help it rise.
- Do not overmix the glaze; mix until just combined and smooth.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, strawberry, cheesecake, dessert, sweet rolls