This is the recipe for you if you like cheesecake and cinnamon buns! A delicate and spongy dough enveloped in a creamy and delicious cheesecake filling is a marriage made in heaven. The silky filling moistens the dough much more than the traditional cinnamon-sugar combination. This is a whole fresh spin on two classic sweets that virtually everyone likes.
Cheesecake cinnamon buns are quite tasty, and adding a fruit layer adds a new texture and a fresh taste. Berries are my favorite since they provide a bit of acidity to the sweet foundation. So here you have it: strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls!
Contents
- What Makes These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls Special?
- How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls?
- How to Store Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls?
- FAQs
- Can I use milk instead of heavy cream for cinnamon rolls?
- How to make Pillsbury cinnamon rolls more gooey?
- Why put milk on cinnamon rolls before baking?
- How to make store bought cinnamon rolls taste like homemade?
- What happens if I use milk instead of heavy cream?
- Can I use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream?
- How to make Pillsbury taste like Cinnabon?
- Why are my cinnamon rolls not light and fluffy?
- How to make Pillsbury cinnamon rolls taste homemade?
- Why do you put brown sugar in cinnamon rolls?
What Makes These Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls Special?
Cheesecake cinnamon rolls are unique in that they combine two different traditional treats. Sugary strawberries and robust dough complement the tang of cream cheese well. In addition, I like to add a handful of mint for a refreshing aftertaste to balance off the sweetness.
There are other combinations, but this one works well for this month of love. Strawberry is the undisputed queen of romance, so here’s a dish with love written all over it!
How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls?
Simply go through your cupboard for the ingredients. Strawberry and mint aren’t unique, but they make a big difference in elevating an average dessert to a first-rate delicacy. Here is everything you need!
- When preparing airy dough, all-purpose flour comes in first.
- Milk Milk contributes to the overall softness and buttery feel.
- Yeast Yeast, whether dried or fresh, is essential for a light dough.
- Sugar In this recipe, I use granulated white sugar, although brown sugar can also work.
- Butter Butter is a must-have for a handmade aroma and sponginess.
- Egg Egg links all the other ingredients.
- Cinnamon Add cinnamon for a touch of spiciness.
- Sugar with mint leaves Mint sugar has a cooling effect that helps to crush the flavour.
- The cream cheese Mild-flavored cream cheese is an excellent foundation for enhancing other tastes.
- Strawberries Strawberries are an excellent dessert fruit since they are juicy and sweet.
- Cornstarch Cornstarch thickens the mixture to give it a jam-like texture.
- Red food coloring It adds color but does not alter the taste.
- sour cream The frosting has a smooth texture because to the heavy cream.
Assemble the ingredients and get on baking!
Step 1: Making the Dough
The first step in producing dough is to activate the yeast. Simply combine dried yeast, a teaspoon of granulated sugar, and warm water. Water must be warmer than 110 degrees Fahrenheit because it will disrupt the most critical stage of the process, activation.
Allow it to rise for 15 minutes while you heat the milk. It should also be lukewarm. Melt the sugar in it and, if desired, add food coloring. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, a bit of salt, cinnamon, milk with sugar, yeast, melted butter, and egg.
Because the dough will be sticky, it is better to use the mixer with the dough attachments. It should take around 4 minutes to get the dough to be satin smooth. You may also knead it by hand, but don’t add any additional flour.
Allow it to double in size at room temperature for about an hour, covered with plastic wrap.
Step 2: Making the strawberry cheesecake filling
Cook strawberries with sugar and diluted cornstarch until they reach the appropriate consistency. I like mine chunky, but you may press them with a masher if you like. You need around 5 minutes of gentle simmering to get a jam-like texture.
Let it chill to room temperature.
Combine cream cheese, sugar, and mint sugar to make a cheese custard. Mix until smooth, however you may also use powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar to shorten the mixing time in half. On the other hand, you may substitute lemon zest for the mint.
Step 3: Spreading and filling
Spread the dough out with a rolling pin, but gently flour the surface to make it easier to handle. Roll it out till an inch thick, or as much as you wish. Be cautious not to spread it too thin or it may rip.
Spread butter first, then cheese cream, and last strawberry sauce. Roll it into a semi-loose roulade to prevent the filling from leaking.
Step 4: Cutting and arranging
3-4 inch rolls are the right size for them to bake correctly. Place baking paper on the baking dish and smear it gently with butter. When laying the rolls, leave at least 1 inch between them since they will double in size.
Cover them again with plastic wrap and let aside for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5: Baking
Bake the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). The baking is complete when the tops are golden brown.
Step 6: Frosting and serving
Combine heavy cream, cream cheese, sugar, and mint in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. I like to apply the cream haphazardly on the rolls for a rustic appearance. You will almost certainly have extra strawberry sauce, so put it to good use. Blend them slightly to make syrup, then drizzle it over cinnamon buns just before serving. People also enjoy Pink Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls [Recipe]
How to Store Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls?
Because it’s laden with cheese, keep the cheesecake cinnamon rolls in the fridge for 4 days or at room temperature for a day. Cover them with aluminum foil to keep them from drying out. You may also keep them in Tupperware.
FAQs
Can I use milk instead of heavy cream for cinnamon rolls?
Pour warm heavy cream over the rolls just before placing them in the preheated oven. If you don’t have heavy cream, you may use half & half, whole milk, or evaporated milk.
How to make Pillsbury cinnamon rolls more gooey?
This easy hack has gotten a lot of momentum on TikTok: Simply coat the bottom of a baking dish with heavy cream. Place the prepared buns in the pan, cover with foil, and bake according to package instructions. The cream adds moisture to the rolls, making them particularly delicate and pillowy.
Why put milk on cinnamon rolls before baking?
Its liquid migrates up into the rolls, moistening them. And the residual fat, milk solids, and milk sugars combine to form a delicious, sticky syrup that coating the bottoms of the rolls (which become the tops when they are turned out of the pan).
How to make store bought cinnamon rolls taste like homemade?
Filling with nuts or dried fruit
Want to vary your fillings even more? Consider finely cutting some nuts, such as peanuts, pecans, or walnuts, and sprinkle them over the unrolled cinnamon rolls’ contents. This will give the cinnamon buns a great crunch and make them taste more handmade.
What happens if I use milk instead of heavy cream?
To reduce the calories and fat content of your dish, use full milk instead of skim milk. This alternative is very beneficial in cooking, although it may change the texture of baked items and does not whip as smoothly as heavy cream.
Can I use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream?
In recipes that call for heavy cream as a liquid, evaporated milk is an excellent replacement. Although it does not whip well, it is an excellent method to add moisture to baked foods. Replace the heavy cream with an equal quantity of evaporated milk.
How to make Pillsbury taste like Cinnabon?
Do they have a Cinnabon flavor? You must use Pillsbury Grands with cream cheese frosting if you want your cinnamon rolls to taste like Cinnabon. Otherwise, any store-bought ready-to-bake cinnamon buns in the refrigerated area would suffice.
Why are my cinnamon rolls not light and fluffy?
Without enough air bubbles, the rolls would lack a light and fluffy quality. There are a few other reasons your yeasted dough isn’t rising, such as yeast that is too old or expired, a room temperature that isn’t warm enough, or the liquid you bloomed the yeast in being too hot.
How to make Pillsbury cinnamon rolls taste homemade?
Make canned cinnamon rolls taste better by adding butter, spices, and flavorings to the filling. Before baking, drizzle with cream and cover the pan with foil. Then, drizzle the heated rolls with the jazzed-up frosting.
Why do you put brown sugar in cinnamon rolls?
Brown sugar, which is deeper in color and has a caramel taste, gives depth and a toasted look to baked items. When white sugar is replaced with brown sugar, the outcome is delightfully pillowy, golden buns. It has a spicy, somewhat sweet taste.