Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls (Print version)
Soft yeast rolls swirled with cinnamon sugar and fresh strawberries, finished with tangy cream cheese glaze.
# What you'll need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - ½ tsp salt
05 - ¾ cup warm milk
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg
→ Filling
08 - ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
10 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
12 - 2 tsp cornstarch
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
13 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
15 - 1 cup powdered sugar
16 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
17 - 2–3 tbsp milk
# Method:
01 - Combine warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
02 - Add melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a soft, elastic dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in volume.
04 - Toss diced strawberries with cornstarch in a small bowl until evenly coated. Set aside to allow cornstarch to hydrate.
05 - Combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl, mixing until uniform.
06 - Roll risen dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over surface. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture, then distribute strawberries atop.
07 - Roll dough tightly from the long edge. Slice into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or dough cutter.
08 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
10 - Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until tops are golden brown and filling is bubbling. Allow to cool slightly in pan before glazing.
11 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Adjust consistency with milk, adding 1 tablespoon at a time until desired drizzling texture is achieved.
12 - Spread or drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still slightly warm for optimal texture.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The fresh strawberries create pockets of jammy sweetness that balance perfectly with warm cinnamon
- These freeze beautifully, so you can make a double batch and have breakfast ready for busy weekdays
02 -
- Dont roll your dough too thin or the strawberries will burst out during baking
- Let these cool for at least 15 minutes before glazing, or it will melt right off
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to cut perfect rolls without squishing them
- Freeze unbaked rolls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag and bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes