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Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls Recipe

Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls Recipe

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Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with these Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls. Soft, fluffy dough filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture, cinnamon sugar, and topped with fresh strawberries, all drizzled with a tangy cream cheese icing. Perfect for a special breakfast or sweet treat.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, lukewarm
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened

For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 tablespoons whole milk, as needed for consistency
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preparing the Dough

    Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the lukewarm milk and the yeast. Mix well and let it sit until frothy. Mix the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, butter, egg, and vanilla. Knead until a dough forms. Let it rise. Knead the Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled.

  2. Step 2: Making the Cheesecake Filling

    Blend the Cream Cheese: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, flour, and sour cream. Mix well.

  3. Step 3: Preparing the Cinnamon Sugar Filling

    Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Soften butter.

  4. Step 4: Assembling the Rolls

    Roll Out the Dough: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread butter, add cheesecake filling, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, roll up dough, cut into rolls. Let rise.

  5. Step 5: Baking the Rolls

    Preheat oven. Bake rolls until golden brown.

  6. Step 6: Preparing the Cream Cheese Icing

    Mix icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle or spread over warm rolls.

  7. Step 7: Preparing the Strawberry Topping

    Slice strawberries, toss with sugar if desired. Top rolls with strawberries.

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