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To make these tasty strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls, gather your ingredients first. You need flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, butter, eggs, strawberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and pecans. The full recipe has all the details you need.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls with Pecans

Indulge in the heavenly delight of homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls with Pecans! This easy recipe blends ripe strawberries and creamy cheesecake in soft cinnamon dough, perfect for brunch or dessert. Discover step-by-step instructions, tips for the perfect dough, and creative serving ideas to impress your guests. Don’t miss out on creating this scrumptious treat—click through to explore the full recipe and start baking today!
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Ingredients
  

For the dough:

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup whole milk, warmed

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

For the filling:

1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

1 cup cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup chopped pecans

For the frosting:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Stir well to combine.

    Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring to combine until a shaggy dough forms.

      Knead the dough: Gradually add the remaining flour, ¼ cup at a time, as you knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

        Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Fold in the diced strawberries and chopped pecans.

          Roll the dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle, about 14x10 inches, on a floured surface. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.

            Form the rolls: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a cylinder. Pinch the seam to seal and cut into 12 equal pieces.

              Second rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover them with a towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes, until puffy.

                Bake the rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

                  Make the frosting: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.

                    Frost and serve: Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool slightly. Drizzle the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve.

                      Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours | Servings: 12 rolls

                        - Presentation Tips: Serve the rolls on a large platter, garnished with sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of chopped pecans for an inviting look.