Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Dough

01 - 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, lukewarm
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
04 - 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ For the Cheesecake Filling

09 - 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
13 - 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt

→ For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling

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

→ For the Strawberry Topping

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

→ For the Cream Cheese Icing

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

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Combine lukewarm milk and yeast, let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes). Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture, butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until dough forms, then knead 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, flour, and sour cream. Mix until well combined and set aside.
03 - Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Have softened butter ready for spreading.
04 - Roll dough into 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread butter, then cheesecake filling, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll up tightly from long edge, seal, and cut into 12 rolls. Place in greased 9x13 pan and let rise 30-45 minutes.
05 - Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before adding toppings.
06 - Mix cream cheese icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls. Top with sliced strawberries tossed with sugar if desired.

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Can be frozen unbaked and thawed overnight before baking
02 - Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for best results
03 - Can substitute strawberries with other berries
04 - Allow proper rising time for fluffy texture

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