Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls (Printable Version)
Soft fluffy rolls with sweet cinnamon filling and fresh strawberries topped with creamy 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
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Combine warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until mixture becomes frothy.
02 - Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt to yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until soft dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Toss diced strawberries with cornstarch in small bowl. Set aside. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in separate bowl.
05 - Roll dough into 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over surface. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture, then distribute strawberries. Roll tightly from long edge and slice into 12 equal pieces.
06 - Place rolls in greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and filling bubbles. Cool slightly before glazing.
08 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk gradually to achieve desired consistency.
09 - Spread glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still slightly warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fresh strawberries add juicy bursts that cut through the richness perfectly
- That moment when you pull them from the oven and the whole house smells like heaven
- The cream cheese glaze takes literally two minutes but makes everything feel fancy
02 -
- Cutting strawberries too small makes them disappear into the dough
- The cornstarch coating prevents the rolls from becoming soggy bottoms
- Letting them cool just 10 minutes before glazing prevents it from melting completely
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to cut clean slices without squishing
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from seizing up