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Homemade strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls on a brown ceramic plate, swirled with gooey strawberries and drizzled with cream cheese icing, with a fresh strawberry and fork beside them.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

Messy accident turned into neighborhood favorite! These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls combine soft, buttery dough, a creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry jam for the ultimate indulgent breakfast.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Second Rise: 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer (With dough hook)
  • 1 Digital kitchen scale (Optional, but helpful)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (To check milk temperature)
  • 1 Sharp bench scraper (For cutting dough cleanly)
  • 1 9x13 baking pan (Buttered)

Ingredients

Dough Base:

  • 4 cups Bread flour - Spoon and level
  • 2¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • 1 cup Whole milk - Warmed to 105–110°F
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - European style, softened
  • 2 Large eggs - Room temperature
  • ⅓ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Fine sea salt

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 8 oz Cream cheese - Full-fat, softened
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar - Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure
  • 1 Egg yolk - Large
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream

Strawberry Layer:

  • ½ cup Strawberry jam - High-quality
  • ½ cup Strawberries - Fresh, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch

Cinnamon Sugar:

  • ½ cup Brown sugar - Light, packed
  • 1½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Cardamom - Optional, for warmth
  • 2 tablespoon Melted butter - For brushing dough

Instructions

  • Heating the milk and activating the yeast until it gets foamy.
  • Mixing flour, sugar, and salt, then adding milk, eggs, and butter to form a soft dough.
  • Letting the dough rise in an oiled bowl until it doubles in size.
    Homemade enriched yeast dough fully risen in a metal mixing bowl, ready to be rolled for strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls.
  • Beating the cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, egg yolk, and cream until smooth.
  • Stirring together strawberry jam, chopped strawberries, lemon zest, and cornstarch.
    Homemade strawberry cheesecake filling in a glass mixing bowl with a mint green spatula, showing a fluffy pink texture with visible strawberry pieces.
  • Rolling out the dough, brushing it with butter, spreading the cheesecake and strawberry layers, then sprinkling the cinnamon sugar.
    Freshly baked strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls in a white baking dish, topped with chopped strawberries and melted cream cheese frosting, showcasing a soft, gooey homemade texture.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes
 

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg