Cinnamon Strawberry Dream Cheesecake

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Roll Base:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the Strawberry Filling:

• 16 oz (2 containers) Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

For the Marshmallow Topping:

• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Cinnamon Roll Base:

1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add melted butter, sugar, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Once risen, roll the dough out to fit the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
9. Press the dough evenly into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.

Prepare the Strawberry Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth.
2. Add the sugar and continue beating until combined.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the sour cream and vanilla extract.
4. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
5. Pour the strawberry filling over the cooled cinnamon roll base.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
7. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Marshmallow Topping:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the mini marshmallows and heavy cream.
2. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Allow the marshmallow mixture to cool slightly, then spread it over the chilled cheesecake.
5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the topping before serving.

Serving

Slice and serve your Cinnamon Strawberry Dream Cheesecake chilled. Enjoy!