Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls are a dreamy twist on the classic breakfast treat. Soft, fluffy dough is swirled with strawberry jam, topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, and bursting with sweet, tangy flavor. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or whenever you want to spoil yourself and your guests.
Ingredients
For the Dough
¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F) – helps activate the yeast for a light, fluffy roll
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast – ensures a good rise
¼ cup granulated sugar – lightly sweetens the dough
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk – adds richness
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted – for a tender crumb
3 cups all-purpose flour – the base of the dough
¾ tsp salt – balances sweetness
For the Strawberry Filling
½ cup strawberry jam – use a high-quality jam for the best flavor
½ cup diced fresh strawberries – adds juicy bursts of fruit
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon – for that classic cinnamon roll warmth
For the Cheesecake Glaze
4 oz cream cheese, softened – creamy and tangy
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened – adds smoothness
1 cup powdered sugar – for sweetness and structure
½ tsp vanilla extract – for flavor
1–2 tbsp milk – for thinning to drizzle consistency
Instructions
Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add egg, egg yolk, melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes or until smooth.
First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Prepare Filling: Mix strawberry jam, fresh strawberries, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Assemble Rolls: Roll dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the dough. Roll up tightly from the long side and slice into 9–12 rolls.
Second Rise: Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
Make the Glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk; whisk until creamy.
Glaze & Serve: Spread or drizzle over warm rolls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For extra decadence, swirl a little cream cheese into the filling before rolling.
You can prepare the rolls the night before, refrigerate them, and bake in the morning.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls, brunch pastries, fruity cinnamon rolls