Description
Deliciously soft rolls filled with a tangy cheesecake layer and fresh strawberries, perfect for weekend mornings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk, as needed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk and stir in the yeast until it foams, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, egg, and vanilla to the dry mix and stir into a dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, flour, and sour cream until smooth for the cheesecake filling.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the cinnamon layer, and have soft butter ready.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a 16 x 12-inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, leaving a small border.
- Spread the cheesecake filling over the buttered dough.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side and pinch the seam.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in the greased pan.
- Cover and let the rolls rise until puffed and touching.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
- Let the rolls cool in the pan for 10 minutes before icing.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, then thin with milk to a spreadable glaze.
- Spread the icing over warm rolls so it melts into them.
- Toss sliced strawberries with a bit of sugar if you like them sweeter.
- Arrange the strawberries on the iced rolls just before serving.
Notes
Swap half the butter for applesauce to cut fat or use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for a healthier touch.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry, cheesecake, cinnamon rolls, breakfast, dessert