Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls
Big, fluffy cinnamon rolls with fresh strawberries and cream cheese frosting. What's not to love about that combination? These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect way to celebrate berry season this Spring.
If you love cinnamon rolls you are going to love these strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls. These delicious rolls are made with traditional cinnamon roll dough, filled with a fresh strawberry jam and rolled up like cinnamon rolls. Once baked they are topped with a DELICIOUS cream cheese frosting. All the flavors of a great strawberry cheesecake in cinnamon roll form. Yum!
I first made these delicious strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls to use up the remaining of last year's strawberry harvest. When they first came out of the oven, big, fluffy and smelling like fresh strawberries, I knew they were going to be good. But I had no idea how good they were going to be until I slathered them with the cream cheese frosting and took the first bite.
My husband came home for lunch right after I finished them, took one bite and asked to take some to his work buddies. Later that day he messaged me saying his coworkers loved the strawberry rolls. I think it is safe to say, they are absolutely delicious!
The super soft texture these strawberry rolls have comes from the egg, milk and butter in the dough. This enriched dough uses softened butter that is kneaded into the dough to add to the rich flavor and soft texture.
Variations
•Use a pre-made strawberry jam instead of the homemade strawberry jam.
•Don't have strawberries? Make these rolls with raspberries, blueberries or a mixture of berries.
The full recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
Make the Dough: Combine the yeast, warm milk, vanilla extract and sugar in a mixer bowl. Allow to sit for 2-5 minutes for the yeast to dissolve. Add in 2 cups of the flour and mix to combine. Now add in the salt and egg. Mix well.
Now begin slowly adding in the remaining flour, one cup at a time. Until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Slowly add in the softened butter, 1 piece at a time. Continue kneading the dough until it is fully developed and passes the windowpane test. Cover and proof until doubled.
Pro Tip
You will see the dough go through several stages while adding the butter and kneading. This is normal, do not be tempted to add more flour.
Make the Strawberry Jam: In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the strawberries and sugar. Mashing at it cooks. Once the strawberry mixture starts to simmer whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continuing whisking for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon. Set aside to cool.
Shape Dough: Roll the dough out into a 10x15 inch rectangle. Spread the jam over the dough, reserving 1/2 c for topping the rolls. Starting with the long end, roll the dough into log. Cut into 12 equal sized rolls, place in parchment lined 9x13 baking dish. Spoon the remaining strawberry jam in between the layers of each roll.
Proof Dough: Cover and place in a warm area for 1-2 hours, or until the rolls have doubled in size.
Bake the Dough: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool before frosting.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl cream together the softened butter, and cream cheese. Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and heavy cream. Mix completely.
Frost Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls: Spread the frosting over the roll and enjoy!
Once frosted the strawberry rolls will need to be stored in the refrigerator. Un frosted rolls can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days before refrigeration.
If making the rolls in advance you can wait to frost the baked rolls until you plan to serve them.
Big, fluffy cinnamon rolls with fresh strawberries and cream cheese frosting. What's not to love about that combination? These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect way to celebrate berry season this Spring.
- 4 cup all-purpose flour (up to 1/2 cup more may be needed)
- 1/3 Cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 Teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup milk (warm)
- 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 Large egg
- 2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 Cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp water
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 oz unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 Cup powdered sugar
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tsp heavy cream
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Dough
Combine the yeast, warm milk, vanilla extract and sugar in a mixer bowl. Allow to sit for 2-5 minutes for the yeast to dissolve. Add in 2 cups of the flour and mix to combine. Now add in the salt and egg. Mix well to combine.
With the mixer on low, begin slowly adding in the remaining flour, one cup at a time, until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Slowly add in the softened butter, 1 piece at a time. Continue kneading the dough until it is fully developed and passes the windowpane test. Cover and place in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Strawberry Jam
While the dough is proofing start the jam by combining the strawberries and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Mash with a masher or spoon until the mixture begins to simmer. Once the mixture comes to a simmer whisk together the cornstarch and water them pour it into the strawberry mixture. Whisk well to fully incorporate. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon. Set aside to cool.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Preheat an oven to 350° F. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 10x15 inch rectangle. Spread the jam over the dough, reserving 1/2 cup for topping the rolls.
Starting with the long end, roll the dough into log. Cut into 12 equal sized rolls, place in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the remaining strawberry jam in between the layers of each roll.
Cover and place in a warm area for 1-2 hours, or until the rolls have doubled in size. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool before frosting.
- Cream Cheese Frosting
While the rolls are cooling cream together the softened butter, and cream cheese. Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and heavy cream. Mix until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled strawberry rolls. Enjoy!
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