Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in the sweet and creamy flavors of strawberry cheesecake in these delectable cinnamon rolls. They’re the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients:

– For the dough:

– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

– 3/4 cup granulated sugar

– 1 large egg

– 1 large egg yolk

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 teaspoon baking powder

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)

– For the filling:

– 1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

– 1/2 cup granulated sugar

– 1/2 cup sour cream

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

– For the topping:

– 1/4 cup granulated sugar

– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. For the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the warm milk. Beat until a soft dough forms.
2. For the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
3. To assemble the cinnamon rolls: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the filling. Starting from one of the long sides, roll up the dough tightly. Pinch the seams to seal. Cut the roll into 12 equal slices.
4. Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls!