Description
Delight in these Strawberry and Cream Cinnamon Rolls featuring a luscious strawberry filling and rich cream cheese frosting. Perfectly soft, sweet, and bursting with fruity flavor, they make an ideal treat for breakfast or dessert, especially during springtime brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
Filling
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture is foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough: Add granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Add Flour and Knead: Gradually add the all-purpose flour while mixing until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped fresh strawberries and strawberry jam. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar.
- Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Add Strawberry Filling: Spread the strawberry and jam mixture evenly over the cinnamon sugar layer on the dough.
- Form Rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly from the long edge to form a log. Slice into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1–2 tablespoons of milk, mixing until creamy and spreadable.
- Frost and Serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the slightly cooled rolls. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use slightly firm strawberries to prevent excess moisture in the filling, ensuring your rolls are not soggy.
- You can prepare the rolls ahead of time, refrigerate them overnight after the second rise, and bake them the next day for fresher taste.
- For enhanced strawberry flavor, consider drizzling the rolls with a strawberry glaze instead of the cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
