Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls
These Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls bring together soft homemade dough, a tangy cheesecake filling, and a sweet strawberry ribbon. This strawberry cheesecake cinnamon roll recipe is one of our most cherished family traditions and it is perfect for baking memories with little kitchen helpers.
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Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 370kcal
Cost: 12 to 14 dollars
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl For mixing and kneading the dough.
- 1 Stand mixer with dough hook Helpful for enriched dough.
- 1 Rolling Pin For rolling the dough evenly.
- 1 Nine by thirteen inch baking pan Ideal size for a dozen rolls.
- 1 Sharp knife or dental floss Creates clean slices.
- 1 Rubber spatula For smooth filling application.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3.5 cups all purpose flour
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast One packet
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup whole milk Warmed to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
- 0.25 cup butter Melted
- 1 large egg Room temperature
Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese Softened
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries Diced small
- 0.5 cup strawberry jam Homemade or store bought
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese Softened
- 0.25 cup butter Softened
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Graham Cracker Topping
- 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter Melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. I always let my daughter sprinkle the dry ingredients in because she calls it making flour snow. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough comes together.
- Knead for about eight to ten minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. My daughter likes to count while we knead which turns this step into a little kitchen rhythm we share.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it. Allow it to rise for one hour. My daughter cannot resist peeking halfway through because she loves seeing how the dough grows.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the diced strawberries. My daughter loves watching the berries swirl pink through the creamy mixture.
- Stir the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar together. The smell always reminds us of summer cheesecake nights.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangle that is twelve by eighteen inches. My daughter loves patting the dough flat and calling it a cozy dough blanket.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough and leave a small border. Drizzle the strawberry jam on top. This step always feels like painting and my daughter takes it very seriously.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log. Slice into twelve rolls using a knife or dental floss. My daughter loves counting the slices as they appear.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased nine by thirteen inch pan and let them rise for thirty to forty five minutes. This makes them extra soft and fluffy.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for twenty five to thirty minutes until golden brown. The scent fills the house and everyone knows something special is coming.
- Beat the frosting ingredients until smooth and silky. If my daughter had her choice we would make extra just to enjoy with spoons.
- Let the rolls cool for ten minutes. Spread the frosting and sprinkle the graham cracker topping. Add fresh strawberries if you like. This is the moment my daughter and I always pause and enjoy our work together.
Notes
- For a shortcut version, use store-bought refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and add the cheesecake filling.
- For a berry twist, swap strawberries for raspberries or mixed berries.
- Add chopped pecans for a strawberry-cheesecake-pecan variation.
- Store unfrosted rolls covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze baked (unfrosted) rolls for up to 2 months.
- This cake pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.
- Most importantly: make these with someone you love. The memories will last longer than the rolls.
Nutrition
Serving: 110g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg