Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls

What do you get when you cross a cinnamon roll with creamy cheesecake and juicy strawberries? Pure magic. These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls combine three of the most beloved desserts into one irresistible, bakery-style treat that’s as perfect for brunch as it is for dessert.

The tender, buttery dough is layered with tangy cheesecake filling and classic cinnamon-sugar, baked until golden, then topped with rich cream cheese icing and fresh strawberry slices. They’re indulgent, vibrant, and worth every step.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Triple-flavor delight: Cinnamon, cheesecake, and strawberries in every bite.
• Soft and gooey texture: Just like your favorite mall-style Cinnabon rolls.
• Perfect for special occasions: A showstopper for brunch, birthdays, or holidays.
• Surprisingly simple steps: Great for intermediate bakers and ambitious beginners.

Ingredients (Makes 12 Rolls)

For the Dough:

• 1 cup lukewarm milk
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp milk (to thin)
• Pinch of salt

For the Strawberry Topping:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, mix the lukewarm milk with yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center.
3. Add yeast mixture, butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar, flour, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until creamy and set aside.

Step 3: Make Cinnamon Sugar Filling

1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Soften butter until spreadable, not melted.

Step 4: Assemble the Rolls

1. Roll the risen dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle.
2. Spread softened butter over the dough.
3. Spoon and spread the cheesecake filling over the butter.
4. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5. Roll the dough into a log from the long edge. Pinch the seam to seal.
6. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
7. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.

Step 5: Bake the Rolls

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Let cool for 10 minutes before icing.

Step 6: Prepare the Cream Cheese Icing

1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
2. Drizzle or spread over warm rolls.

Step 7: Add the Strawberry Topping

Tips & Variations

• Make ahead: Assemble the rolls and refrigerate overnight before baking.
• Add a glaze: Drizzle with a simple strawberry glaze instead of sliced fruit.
• Extra creamy: Add a second layer of cheesecake filling post-baking.

Final Thoughts

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls are everything you love about cinnamon rolls—but elevated with a luscious cheesecake twist and vibrant strawberry topping. They’re ideal for Mother’s Day brunch, Easter, summer breakfasts, or any time you want to wow your crowd with something sweet, gooey, and unforgettable.

The Goods

Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls

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These indulgent strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls combine creamy cheesecake, fresh berries, and soft cinnamon dough for the perfect brunch treat!

Course Dessert, Pastry, Snack

Cuisine American

Recipes

For the Dough:

• 1 cup lukewarm milk
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 –2 tbsp milk to thin
• Pinch of salt

For the Strawberry Topping:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sugar optional

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

• In a bowl, mix the lukewarm milk with yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center.
• Add yeast mixture, butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
• Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
• Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add sugar, flour, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until creamy and set aside.

Step 3: Make Cinnamon Sugar Filling

• In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• Soften butter until spreadable, not melted.

Step 4: Assemble the Rolls

• Roll the risen dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle.
• Spread softened butter over the dough.
• Spoon and spread the cheesecake filling over the butter.
• Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Roll the dough into a log from the long edge. Pinch the seam to seal.
• Cut into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
• Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.

Step 5: Bake the Rolls

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Let cool for 10 minutes before icing.

Step 6: Prepare the Cream Cheese Icing

• Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
• Drizzle or spread over warm rolls.

Step 7: Add the Strawberry Topping

• Slice strawberries and toss with sugar if desired.
• Arrange over the iced rolls and serve warm.