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Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

March 5, 2024 by Sky Pilgreen 14 Comments

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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.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

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.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

Key Ingredients & Variations

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.

  • Sugars – A little granulated sugar is used in the dough to slightly sweeten it, and it’s also used in making the fresh strawberry jam. Powdered sugar is needed for the cream cheese frosting.
  • Butter – Softened unsalted butter is used in both the dough and the cream cheese frosting.
  • Egg – One egg adds richness to the dough.
  • Strawberries – Use fresh or frozen strawberries to make the homemade strawberry jam.
  • Cornstarch – A cornstarch slurry (a mixture of cornstarch and water) helps thicken the strawberry jam.
  • Cinnamon – Optional but adds a nice touch of warmth and flavor.
  • Cream Cheese – Softened cream cheese is essential for the delicious cream cheese frosting.
  • Use pre-made strawberry jam instead of homemade.
  • No strawberries? Swap them out for raspberries, blueberries, or a mix of berries!
Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

How To Make Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

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.

💡Expert 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 ½ 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!

Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

Storage Tip

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.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

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.
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Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Rest Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups milk warm
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg

Strawberry Jam

  • 2 cups strawberries
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tablespoons water

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 ounces unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons heavy cream
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • 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.  
  • 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 ½ 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.  
  • 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!
Keyword strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls, strawberry cinnamon rolls

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  1. Tamara says

    April 19, 2024 at 4:23 pm

    Am I missing something in the recipe? The title includes the word "Cinnamon", but it's not listed anywhere in the recipe. Do I spread it on the dough before the jam or do I put it in the jam? Otherwise they are just strawberry rolls. Which are OK too.

    Reply
    • Sky Pilgreen says

      April 19, 2024 at 8:58 pm

      Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I have added it to the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Dana says

    March 13, 2024 at 1:49 pm

    Such a beautiful flavor for cinnamon rolls! We loved these and will definitely be making them again, especially when strawberries are in season 🙂

    Reply
    • Sky Pilgreen says

      March 14, 2024 at 6:00 am

      So happy you liked them!

      Reply
  3. Harriet Young says

    March 13, 2024 at 1:37 pm

    Yum yum yum these were so good! Loved the strawberry, made them sweet and summery. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Sky Pilgreen says

      March 14, 2024 at 6:00 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Dannii says

    March 13, 2024 at 10:42 am

    I love cinnamon rolls anyway, but this took it up a level. So good.

    Reply
    • Sky Pilgreen says

      March 13, 2024 at 10:43 am

      So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    March 08, 2024 at 10:37 am

    These cinnamon rolls are absolutely amazing! The strawberry and cream cheese really work so well with the cinnamon rolls underneath. I love it.

    Reply
  6. Tiffany says

    March 08, 2024 at 9:31 am

    I love being able to add some fruit to cinnamon rolls! My kids love these, such a special treat! Thank you

    Reply
  7. Tayler says

    March 08, 2024 at 9:30 am

    I made these cinnamon rolls for breakfast this morning and they were incredible! Perfectly sweet and my kids loved them too!

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    March 08, 2024 at 9:24 am

    What a delicious combination of flavors! The kids and I loved these strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls – they told me that I have to make them again already!

    Reply
  9. Tavo says

    March 08, 2024 at 7:40 am

    The Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls recipe you shared was nothing short of a delicious surprise, perfectly marrying the sweet, tangy flavors of strawberry cheesecake with the warm, comforting essence of cinnamon rolls. Each bite was a delightful blend of creamy filling and soft, fluffy dough, creating a truly indulgent breakfast treat. The recipe was straightforward and fun to make, turning a weekend baking project into a memorable experience. This inventive twist on classic cinnamon rolls is a brilliant addition to any brunch table, sure to impress and satisfy.

    Reply
    • Sky Pilgreen says

      March 08, 2024 at 7:52 am

      Thank you so much, Tavo! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed these strawberry rolls. They are my family's favorite weekend treat!

      Reply
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