Peach Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls – Full Detailed Recipe

 

These Peach Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls combine soft, fluffy dough with a rich cinnamon filling, creamy cheesecake, and sweet peaches. The result is a bakery-style roll that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This recipe is written in a long, step-by-step format similar to Google-style cooking blogs, with tips, substitutions, and explanations so your cinnamon rolls come out perfect every time.

Ingredients

Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
• ½ cup warm milk
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 pinch of salt

Cinnamon Filling + Peaches

• ½ cup softened butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 cup diced peaches (fresh, frozen, or canned — well drained)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (helps prevent the peaches from leaking too much juice)

Cheesecake Filling

• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Glaze

• ½ cup cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)

Instructions (Long, Detailed Version)

1. Prepare the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. This activates the yeast.
2. Add the melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix well.
3. Gradually add the flour, stirring or mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth, stretchy, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
5. Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
2. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Prepare the Cinnamon + Peach Filling

1. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
2. Toss the diced peaches with the cornstarch to help absorb excess moisture.

4. Assemble the Rolls

1. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down gently and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
2. Spread the softened butter all over the surface.
3. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.
4. Spread the cheesecake filling on top.
5. Scatter the peach pieces over the entire surface.
6. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log.
7. Cut the roll into 10–12 slices using a sharp knife or floss for clean cuts.

5. Second Rise

• Place the rolls in a greased baking dish.
• Cover and let them rise again for 25–30 minutes until puffy.

6. Bake

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.

Make the Cream Cheese Glaze

1. Beat the cream cheese with butter until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
3. Add 1–2 tablespoons milk until your glaze reaches a pourable, creamy consistency.
4. Spread over the warm rolls so it melts beautifully.

Tips for Perfect Rolls

• Use warm milk, not hot, or it will kill the yeast.
• If the dough is too sticky, add a little flour; if too dry, add a tablespoon of milk.
• For extra peach flavor, add a spoon of peach jam on top of the filling.
• Let the rolls cool slightly before glazing for a neat finish.