Description
Cinnabon rolls meet strawberry cheesecake in this irresistible dessert fusion that marries classic comfort with fruity elegance. Creamy strawberry filling and cream cheese glaze elevate these rolls from ordinary to extraordinary, promising pure indulgence with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup strawberry puree
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Topping/Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp strawberry extract
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk and let it foam for 5-10 minutes, creating a soft, bubbly base for the dough.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a dry ingredient foundation for the rolls.
- Incorporate softened butter, strawberry puree, and activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- Allow dough to rise in a warm environment for 1 hour, or until it doubles in volume, creating a pillowy texture.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface, ensuring even thickness.
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly across the dough, then sprinkle a mixture of brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped strawberries.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, using a gentle yet firm technique to maintain the filling’s integrity.
- Slice the log into 12 equal portions, placing them in a greased baking dish with slight spacing between rolls.
- Cover the rolls and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes at room temperature, allowing them to become puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and aromatic.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls and garnish with diced fresh strawberries for a vibrant, fruity finish.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Always use lukewarm milk between 100-110°F to ensure proper yeast activation without killing the live cultures.
- Dough Consistency Hack: Add flour gradually while kneading to achieve a soft, tacky dough that’s not too dry or sticky.
- Temperature Control Trick: Place dough in a slightly warmed oven (turned off) with a bowl of hot water to create an ideal rising environment.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum to maintain dough structure and elasticity.
- Vegan Modification: Replace dairy milk with almond milk, use plant-based butter, and swap cream cheese with cashew-based cream cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg