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🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls
🌸 Introduction
Imagine the classic soft, gooey cinnamon roll, but with a sweet twist—creamy cheesecake filling swirled inside and fresh strawberry topping draped over the rolls. These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls are the perfect fusion of bakery-style indulgence and homemade love. They bring together the nostalgia of warm cinnamon buns and the elegance of strawberry cheesecake in one heavenly bite.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Layer:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add eggs, melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
Step 2: Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
Step 3: Cinnamon Layer
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until spreadable.
Step 4: Assemble the Rolls
- Roll dough into a rectangle (16×12 in / 40×30 cm).
- Spread cheesecake filling evenly, then cinnamon mixture.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 rolls.
- Place in a greased 9×13 pan. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
Step 5: Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 6: Strawberry Topping
- Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan for 5 minutes until syrupy.
Step 7: Glaze & Serve
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze and strawberry topping over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
📜 History
Cinnamon rolls trace back to Sweden, where they are called kanelbullar. Cheesecake has roots in ancient Greece but gained worldwide fame in New York. The modern mashup—stuffing cheesecake into cinnamon rolls with a strawberry topping—is a creative twist born from America’s love of over-the-top desserts.
🌟 Benefits
- Strawberries are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Cinnamon may help regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation.
- Cream cheese filling adds protein and calcium.
- Homemade baking promotes mindfulness and family bonding.
🏗 Formation (How Flavors Build)
- Base: Sweet, pillowy dough.
- Middle: Tangy cheesecake and spiced cinnamon swirl.
- Top: Luscious strawberry compote and creamy glaze.
Each bite balances soft, tangy, fruity, and sweet notes.
❤️ Lovers of This Recipe
- Cheesecake lovers who crave tangy sweetness.
- Cinnamon roll fans who want something extra indulgent.
- Romantic dessert sharers (perfect for Valentine’s Day or anniversaries).
- Families who want a show-stopping brunch centerpiece.
🍽 Nutrition (per roll, approx.)
- Calories: ~380
- Carbs: 52g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 28g
🏁 Conclusion
Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls are more than just dessert—they’re a celebration of sweetness, nostalgia, and love. Whether you bake them for Sunday brunch, a birthday surprise, or just because you crave comfort food, they’ll always bring smiles.
💖 Whoever you share these with—family, friends, or a sweetheart—they’ll remember the love baked into every swirl.
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