Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 240g all-purpose flour
02 - 120ml whole milk, lukewarm
03 - 7g active dry yeast
04 - 50g granulated sugar
05 - 60g unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Cheesecake Filling

09 - 225g cream cheese, softened
10 - 50g granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
13 - 120ml sour cream or Greek yogurt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Filling

14 - 100g packed brown sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
16 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
17 - 60g unsalted butter, softened

→ Strawberry Topping

18 - 150g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
19 - 1 tablespoon sugar, optional for added sweetness

→ Cream Cheese Icing

20 - 115g cream cheese, softened
21 - 60g powdered sugar
22 - 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
23 - 1-2 tablespoons whole milk, as needed for consistency
24 - Pinch of salt

# Instructions:

01 - Combine lukewarm milk and yeast in a small bowl. Stir to dissolve and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, softened butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix into a dough, knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth, then let rise in a greased bowl for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
02 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, flour, and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and combine until creamy. Set aside.
03 - Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Soften the butter until spreadable.
04 - Roll the dough into a 40x30 cm rectangle. Spread softened butter, cheesecake filling, and cinnamon sugar evenly. Roll tightly starting from the long edge, seal the seam, and cut into 12 equal rolls. Arrange in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
05 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before adding toppings.
06 - Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk until spreadable consistency is achieved.
07 - Slice fresh strawberries and optionally toss with sugar for extra sweetness. Arrange slices on cooled rolls before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure cream cheese, butter, and sour cream are softened to avoid lumps in fillings and icing.
02 - Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot to achieve proper puffiness.
03 - Rolls can be frozen before baking. Allow to thaw and rise before baking.

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