Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Print Version)

Soft cinnamon rolls with cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and cream cheese icing - a decadent breakfast or dessert option.

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 240g all-purpose flour
02 - 120ml whole milk, lukewarm
03 - 7g active dry yeast
04 - 50g granulated sugar
05 - 60g unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Cheesecake Filling

09 - 225g cream cheese, softened
10 - 50g granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
13 - 120ml sour cream or Greek yogurt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Filling

14 - 100g packed brown sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
17 - 60g unsalted butter, softened

→ Strawberry Topping

18 - 150g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
19 - 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

→ Cream Cheese Icing

20 - 115g cream cheese, softened
21 - 60g powdered sugar
22 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
23 - 1-2 tablespoons whole milk (as needed for consistency)
24 - Pinch of salt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Activate yeast by combining lukewarm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
02 - Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, vanilla, flour, and sour cream or Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth.
03 - Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Soften the butter until spreadable.
04 - Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter, leaving a small border. Top with cheesecake mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar. Roll dough into a tight log and cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls in greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Let rise for 30-45 minutes.
05 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes.
06 - Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add milk, mixing until smooth. Drizzle or spread over warm rolls.
07 - Slice strawberries and toss with sugar, if desired. Arrange on top of the rolls.

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