Ingredients
– For the Rolls:
– 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 3 large eggs
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– For the Filling:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
– 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
– For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon milk (or more as needed)
Instructions
Creating Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls is a straightforward process when following these steps:
1. Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, salt, and eggs. Add the yeast mixture and combine well.
3. Add Flour: Gradually add flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Knead the Dough: Move the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Prepare Filling: While the dough rises, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
7. Make the Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
8. Roll Out the Dough: Once raised, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
9. Spread Fillings: Spread the cinnamon filling evenly on the dough, then add the cream cheese filling, followed by the chopped strawberries.
10. Shape the Rolls: Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12-15 pieces.
11. Second Rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
12. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
13. Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
14. Prepare Frosting: While the rolls cool, beat softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and milk until creamy and smooth.
15. Frost Rolls: Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over warm rolls before serving.
These thirteen steps will guide you through to deliciousness effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12-15 rolls
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 6g