Description
Delightful rolls stuffed with creamy cheesecake and topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120ml) lukewarm whole milk
- 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
- 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
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons whole milk, as needed for consistency
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine lukewarm milk and yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center, add the yeast mixture, softened butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if it’s too sticky.
- Let the dough rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Blend the cream cheese: While the dough rises, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, flour, and sour cream; mix until combined.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Roll out the dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll out into a rectangle, about 16 inches by 12 inches.
- Spread the butter: Spread softened butter over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border.
- Add the cheesecake filling: Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the buttered surface evenly.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar: Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- Roll up the dough: Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log and pinch to seal.
- Cut the rolls: Slice the log into 12 equal rolls. Place in a greased baking dish, ensuring they are close but not touching.
- Let the rolls rise again: Cover loosely and let them rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and ice: Let cool for 10 minutes, then mix the icing ingredients and drizzle over the warm rolls.
- Top with strawberries: Arrange sliced strawberries on top and serve!
Notes
For extra indulgence, consider serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cinnabon, cheesecake, strawberry, rolls, dessert, brunch, baking