Description
A delightful blend of fresh strawberries and creamy cheesecake wrapped in warm cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted & cooled
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ – 4 cups (420-480g) all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled & finely diced
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add remaining ¼ cup sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt to yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
- Gradually add 3 ½ cups flour, mixing until the dough is shaggy. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours, until doubles in size.
- Punch down the risen dough. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Cool.
- Roll the dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread cooled strawberry filling over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Roll the dough tightly, pinch the seam closed, and slice into 12-15 pieces.
- Grease a baking pan, arrange the slices, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
- In a bowl, cream cream cheese and butter, add sifted powdered sugar gradually. Stir in vanilla, and add milk/cream until desired consistency.
- Spread the cheesecake frosting over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
These rolls are best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for a week.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg