Description
Soft, fluffy, and filled with the perfect combination of sweet cinnamon and juicy strawberries, these Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate breakfast or brunch treat! With a luscious cream cheese glaze, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size. - Make the Filling:
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the chopped strawberries and strawberry jam to create a spreadable filling. - Assemble the Cinnamon Rolls:
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches).
Spread the cinnamon-strawberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Roll the dough tightly from the longer side, forming a log. Slice the log into 12 even pieces.
Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover and let the rolls rise for an additional 30 minutes. - Bake the Rolls:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. - Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
While the rolls are baking, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. - Serve and Enjoy:
Once the rolls are done baking, allow them to cool slightly before drizzling the cream cheese glaze over the top. Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of strawberries and cinnamon!
Notes
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them before chopping to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- For extra flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of strawberry puree to the cream cheese glaze.
- These rolls can be made the night before: After assembling, cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, just let them come to room temperature before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg