Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet strawberries and creamy cheesecake with these delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and fresh strawberries, topped with a vanilla glaze – a heavenly treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 egg
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
For the Topping:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- extra chopped strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Knead until a soft dough forms. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Make the Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Roll out dough, spread cream cheese mixture, strawberry preserves, and chopped strawberries. Roll up, slice into rolls, and place in a baking dish.
- Bake: Let rise, then bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls and top with strawberries.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Use strawberry jam for a smoother texture or preserves for a chunkier filling.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated.
- Refrigerate leftovers due to the cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
