Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls
These soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls are filled with tangy cheesecake and warm cinnamon sugar, then topped with a sweet cream cheese icing and juicy fresh strawberries—perfect for spring brunches or a special treat.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup 120ml whole milk, lukewarm
- 2 1/4 tsp 7g active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup 50g sugar
- 1/4 cup 60g butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese
- 1/4 cup 50g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup 120ml sour cream or Greek yogurt
Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1/2 cup 100g brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup 60g butter, softened
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 cup 150g strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp sugar optional
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz 115g cream cheese
- 1/2 cup 60g powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 –2 tbsp milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk.
- Mix dough ingredients and knead 8–10 min. Let rise 1–1.5 hours.
- Mix cream cheese filling ingredients. Set aside.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar filling and soften butter.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/strawberry-cheesecake-cinnamon-rolls/
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought dough and just make the fillings and toppings.
- Can be prepared the night before and baked the next morning—just refrigerate before the second rise.
- Use strawberry jam instead of fresh berries for a glaze-like topping.