Classic Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls
The swirl of strawberry and cheesecake filling makes these rolls feel extra special. This recipe creates indulgent, cozy, and bakery-inspired cinnamon rolls perfect for brunch or holidays.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
Dough
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Layer
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Mix the warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let this mixture rest for 5 minutes.
- Add the melted butter, egg, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until it is smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth.
- Roll the dough out into a rectangle shape. Spread the cheesecake filling over the dough, then spread the strawberry jam on top of the filling.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice it into individual rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking pan and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
- Cool the cinnamon rolls slightly before you serve them.
Notes
These rolls are great for brunch lovers and holiday baking. By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.