Introduction

These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast treat, combining sweet, tangy strawberry filling with a creamy cinnamon glaze. Perfectly soft and fluffy, they make a wonderful dessert or special morning indulgence.

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Ingredients

260 ml (1 cup) warm milk
10 g (1 tbsp) instant dry yeast
540 g (4 ¼ cups) all-purpose flour
65 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 large egg, room temperature
80 g (⅓ cup) unsalted butter, very soft
250 g (1 ¾ cups) fresh or frozen strawberries
50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar (for filling)
Juice of half a lemon
100 g (½ cup) cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
40 g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
60 g (½ cup) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp strawberry puree, cold (from the filling)

Instructions

Step 1: Place the fresh or frozen strawberries in a saucepan with the lemon juice and 50 g granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender or in a food processor until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely cool.
Step 2: In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, 65 g granulated sugar, salt, and instant dry yeast. Mix briefly. Add the warm milk, softened butter, and the egg. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes on medium speed until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly pulls away from the sides of the bowl. It should be soft but not overly sticky. Cover with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 3: Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle, approximately 40 x 30 cm (16 x 12 inches). Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border at one of the longer edges. Starting from the opposite long edge, gently but firmly roll the dough into a tight log. Use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss to cut the log into 12 even strips.
Step 4: Arrange the rolls in a large, greased 9×13 inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until visibly puffy. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the rolls for about 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown on top and soft to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool slightly in the dish.
Step 5: While the rolls are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cold strawberry puree with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes, until smooth, creamy, and light pink. Adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more powdered sugar or a bit of milk if desired.
Step 6: Spread the strawberry cream cheese glaze generously over the slightly warm cinnamon rolls. The warmth will help the glaze melt slightly and soak into the rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, sweet, and tangy flavors.

Tips & Variations

Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable; just thaw before cooking the filling.
For a stronger cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little ground cinnamon over the dough before spreading the filling.
Try adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the filling for extra texture.
If you want a vegan option, substitute butter with plant-based margarine and use a flax egg.

Storage

Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or oven before serving. The glaze can be refrigerated separately and spread before reheating for best texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough the night before and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight. Bring it to room temperature before rolling and filling.

What can I use if I don’t have a stand mixer?

You can knead the dough by hand; it may take a bit longer (about 10-12 minutes) to achieve the smooth and elastic texture.

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

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These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, featuring a luscious strawberry filling and a creamy strawberry cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a weekend brunch or special breakfast treat, these rolls combine soft, fluffy dough with sweet-tart strawberry jam, topped with a smooth pink glaze that melts into every bite. With homemade strawberry filling and a fluffy glaze, they offer a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and creamy richness.

Author: Marco
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dough

260 ml (1 cup) warm milk
10 g (1 tbsp) instant dry yeast
540 g (4 ¼ cups) all-purpose flour
65 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 large egg, room temperature
80 g (⅓ cup) unsalted butter, very soft

Strawberry Filling

250 g (1 ¾ cups) fresh or frozen strawberries
50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar (for filling)
Juice of half a lemon

Glaze

100 g (½ cup) cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
40 g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
60 g (½ cup) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp strawberry puree, cold (from the filling)

Instructions

Prepare the strawberry filling: Place the fresh or frozen strawberries in a saucepan with lemon juice and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely cool.
Make the dough: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix briefly to combine. Add warm milk, softened butter, and egg. Knead on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly pulling away from the bowl sides. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
Shape the rolls: Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the dough to a 40 x 30 cm (16 x 12 inches) rectangle. Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border along one long edge. Starting from the opposite long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 even strips with a sharp knife or dental floss.
Second rise and bake: Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish with some space between them. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour until puffy. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden and soft to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cold strawberry puree with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until smooth, creamy and light pink. Adjust sweetness or thickness if needed by adding more powdered sugar or a little milk.
Glaze and serve: Spread the strawberry cream cheese glaze generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. The heat will allow the glaze to melt slightly into the rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, sweet, and tangy flavors.

Notes

Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free environment to ensure proper fermentation.
Using fresh or frozen strawberries both work well for the filling; just make sure to cool the jam before spreading.
Use dental floss or a sharp knife to cut rolls cleanly without squashing them.
The glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more powdered sugar or a bit of milk.
Serve rolls warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.

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