Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Strawberry Layer:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
- Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
- Add eggs, softened butter, flour, and salt to form a soft dough. Knead for about 5–8 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Meanwhile, prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Cook strawberries with sugar (and cornstarch if needed) in a saucepan until jammy. Let cool.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Layer with cheesecake filling and cooled strawberries.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal slices. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes, until puffy.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Let the strawberries cool completely before spreading on the dough to avoid sogginess.
- Use dental floss for clean, even slicing of the rolled dough.
- Prep the night before and bake in the morning for fresh rolls with less hassle.
- Try other berries or add white chocolate chips for variation.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg