Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 35 min.
Yield 8 cinnamon rolls
Test Kitchen Approved
These strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls have all the flavors of a strawberry cheesecake rolled up into a delicious breakfast treat.

Ingredients

  • CINNAMON ROLLS:
  • 1 cup whole milk, warm
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 ounce active dry yeast
  • 3-1/2 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup seedless strawberry jam
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • GLAZE:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir together warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top; let sit until foamy, 5-10 minutes. Turn mixer speed to medium; gradually mix in 3-1/2 cups flour, egg, butter, vanilla extract and salt. Mix until dough comes together and pulls away from the sides. Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a towel; let rise at room temperature 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until dough has doubled in size.
  2. Sprinkle a cutting board with the remaining 1/4 cup flour. Transfer dough to floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle. Use a knife to cut 8 even strips of dough down the length of the rectangle.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together strawberry jam, chopped strawberries and cinnamon. Using a spatula, spread the mixture evenly over the dough.
  4. Starting with the long end of each strip, tightly roll the dough up to form a roll. Repeat with all 8 strips. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover with a towel; let rise an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 35-38 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  6. Meanwhile, place cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract; beat another 1-2 minutes. Spread cream cheese glaze on warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cinnamon roll: 557 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

These strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls are filled with freshly chopped strawberries, strawberry jam and cinnamon and topped with a traditional cream cheese glaze to make a breakfast that tastes just like dessert. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
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