Strawberry Cheesecake Topped Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is all about a love for strawberry cheesecake and gooey cinnamon rolls! That’s right, why settle for one dessert when you can combine the two to make soft and moist cinnamon rolls with indulgent strawberry cheesecake flavor and creamy texture?

The classic cinnamon filling is baked into the fluffy rolls while the runny cream cheese topping adds extra sweetness and moisture. Once baked, these warm cinnamon rolls are slathered with a thick, luxurious cream cheese frosting and garnished with a vibrant strawberry glaze and crumbled Graham crackers!

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Two in one – your favorite cinnamon roll and your go-to strawberry cheesecake rolled into one mouth-watering dessert or treat.

Easy for any level of baker – while these rolls are made from scratch and require resting time, the steps are straightforward, even if you’re not a seasoned bread maker.

A show-stopper for any occasion – these rolls look impressive, with a bakery like quality, and are guaranteed to be a hit at brunches, baby showers, or when you’re just in the mood for something extra special.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients

Dough

• 2 tablespoons yeast
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt

Filling

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• ⅓ cup softened butter

Cheesecake Topping

• 1 ounce cream cheese
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream

CREAM CHEESE Frosting

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon strawberry extract

Toppings

• Crushed Graham Crackers
• Strawberry Glaze (~5 blended strawberries + 1 tablespoon sugar)

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How To Make Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

In a bowl, add the yeast and a tablespoon of white sugar to the lukewarm water. Let the yeast activate for 15 minutes.

Add all the dry dough ingredients for the dough in a bowl (flour, sugar, and salt) and whisk together.

Add the yeast mixture, egg, egg yolk, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.

On a clean surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until you have a smooth dough ball.

Cover the dough ball in a floured bowl with a damp towel. Let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours, until the dough has doubled in size.

While the dough rests, prepare the cheesecake topping and brown sugar filling.

Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar in a bowl. Then add the egg and a tablespoon of heavy whipping cream, and finish whisking to form a thin cheesecake mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Then, add the softened ⅓ cup of butter to the cinnamon sugar mixture to form a paste.

After the dough is finished resting, punch down the center.

Take the dough to a clean surface and roll out a slab about 9×11 inches in size and ¼ to ½ inches thick.

Cover the surface of the rolled dough with the cinnamon sugar filling, and spread it evenly.

Tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut out rolls about 2 ½ inches thick, creating six full cinnamon rolls.

Place the rolls in a deep 9×11-inch pan that is covered in parchment paper.

Let these rest again for another 30 minutes covered with a damp towel.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Before baking the cinnamon rolls, pour a heaping tablespoon of the cheesecake topping over each one.

Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes. The rolls only need a light tan coloring in the oven for them to remain soft and gooey.

(You may cook the cinnamon rolls longer if you prefer a more browned and less gooey cinnamon roll)

While the rolls bake, make the cream cheese frosting.

In a bowl, blend the 4 ounces of cream cheese, three tablespoons of butter, vanilla, and strawberry extracts, and the powdered sugar.

When you remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven, coat them all in the cream cheese frosting so it melts over the rolls.

Now make the strawberry glaze: blend a few strawberries, strain the mixture to remove the seeds, and adding a tablespoon of white sugar.

Now, drizzle the strawberry glaze over the frosted cinnamon rolls.

Finally, crumble some graham crackers and voilà!

Enjoy these scrumptious cinnamon rolls while still warm.

Storage Instructions For Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

At Room Temperature

Due to the cream cheese topping and frosting, store these strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for one day, at most. If your kitchen is warm or humid, it’s better to refrigerate them to preserve the cheesecake topping.

In The Fridge

These cinnamon rolls keep well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. To bring back the gooey magic, warm them briefly in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving. If the cream cheese frosting and glaze have melted off the rolls, whip up a fresh batch to add on top.

In The Freezer

For more extended storage, freeze the cinnamon rolls before adding any frosting or glaze. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze them for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat and top with cream cheese frosting and strawberry glaze just before serving for that freshly-baked quality.

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• Decadent Strawberry Crepe Cake Recipe
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