Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate fusion of comfort and indulgence—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With layers of pillowy yeast dough, sweet cinnamon strawberries, and tangy cheesecake filling, they’re topped with a luscious vanilla glaze that melts right in. This is your go-to recipe for a crowd-pleasing sweet roll that tastes like a bakery treat. Whether you’re looking for easy breakfast ideas, a quick brunch bake, or irresistible food ideas for gatherings, this easy recipe fits right in.
Ingredients
1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add eggs, melted butter, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes.
3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
5. In another bowl, toss strawberries with brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional cornstarch.
6. Punch down risen dough and roll out into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
7. Spread cheesecake mixture evenly, then top with strawberry mixture.
8. Roll dough tightly from the long side. Slice into 12 rolls using dental floss or serrated knife.
9. Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
11. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Use unflavored dental floss for cleanly cutting the rolls without squishing them.
If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain well to avoid excess moisture.
Don’t overbake—check at 25 minutes and cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg