Ingredients
For the dough:
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ cup whole milk, warmed
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs
For the filling:
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the icing:
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Creating these Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls is a fun and delicious process. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect rolls:
1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
2. Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and diced strawberries until well combined.
6. Roll Out Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
7. Spread Filling: Spread the cream cheese and strawberry mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
8. Add Cinnamon: Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the filling for an extra burst of flavor.
9. Roll Up: Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
10. Slice Rolls: Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
11. Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
12. Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
13. Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
14. Cool: Allow the rolls to cool for about 10-15 minutes before icing.
15. Make Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm rolls.
Follow these steps, and you will have a batch of Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls that are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 rolls
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 5g