Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls (Printable)
Soft fluffy rolls with strawberry-cinnamon filling and creamy glaze
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
09 - 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
10 - 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
12 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine lukewarm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until mixture becomes frothy and bubbly.
02 - Add remaining sugar, softened butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a soft, workable dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm location for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
04 - While dough rises, mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly combined.
05 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface to form a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over dough surface.
06 - Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over buttered dough. Distribute chopped strawberries evenly across the surface.
07 - Starting from a long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12 equal portions and arrange cut-side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
08 - Cover baking dish and let rolls rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F during final rise time.
09 - Bake rolls for 23-25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
10 - While rolls bake, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Continue beating until creamy and spreadable.
11 - Let rolls cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Spread glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The strawberry juices create these gorgeous pink swirls as they bake making each roll look like something from a fancy pastry case
- That perfect balance between tart fresh berries and warm cinnamon sugar feels like breakfast and dessert had a delicious meeting
02 -
- Dough temperature matters more than you think. I've ruined batches by letting dough rise near a drafty window. Find the warmest corner of your kitchen.
- Overfilling with strawberries is tempting but creates soggy bottoms. Stick to one cup chopped and you'll get perfect texture every time.
03 -
- If your strawberries are really juicy toss them with a teaspoon of flour before sprinkling over the dough. This keeps the filling from getting too wet and prevents soggy bottoms.
- Warm your glaze slightly if it's too thick to spread. Ten seconds in the microwave makes it pourable and gorgeous.