Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printable)
Soft rolls filled with cheesecake and strawberries, glazed to perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
05 - 1/4 cup warm water
06 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Filling
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
15 - 1 tsp lemon juice
→ Cinnamon Sugar
16 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
17 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Vanilla Glaze
18 - 1 cup powdered sugar
19 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
20 - 2 tbsp milk
21 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk warm milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add eggs and salt, then gradually mix in flour. Knead 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy and smooth. Set aside at room temperature for easy spreading.
03 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Cool completely before using.
04 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly blended.
05 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, layer with cooled strawberry mixture, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.
06 - Tightly roll dough from the long side into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25–28 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla until smooth and drizzling consistency.
09 - Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They combine the warm comfort of cinnamon rolls with the tangy richness of cheesecake in every bite
- The fresh strawberry layer adds brightness that cuts through all that creamy sweetness perfectly
- People will think you spent hours making these, but the active prep time is surprisingly manageable
02 -
- The strawberry filling must cool completely before spreading or it will melt the cheesecake layer and make a mess
- Don't skip the second rise or your rolls will be dense instead of fluffy and light
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls—it cuts cleaner than a knife and won't squish the dough
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly and create a cohesive dough texture
- If your dough is too sticky while rolling, refrigerate it for 15 minutes to make it easier to handle