Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls (Printable)
Soft fluffy rolls with cinnamon sugar 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
# Method:
01 - Combine warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until mixture becomes frothy and active.
02 - Add melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in bulk.
04 - Toss diced strawberries with cornstarch in small bowl until coated. In separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined.
05 - Roll dough into 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over surface. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture, then distribute prepared strawberries atop.
06 - Roll dough tightly from long edge into log. Slice into 12 equal portions and arrange in greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and filling bubbles visibly. Allow to cool slightly in pan.
08 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add milk gradually until desired drizzling consistency is achieved.
09 - Generously spread glaze over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still slightly warm for optimal texture.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The combination of warm cinnamon and tart fresh strawberries creates this incredible sweet-tart balance that keeps you coming back for seconds
- That cream cheese glaze sets into the perfect crackly topping while staying wonderfully creamy underneath
02 -
- I learned the hard way that overfilling the rolls causes them to unravel in the oven. Less is more with the strawberry filling.
- Letting the dough rise in a warm spot speeds things up considerably. I usually turn my oven on for just a minute then turn it off to create the perfect environment.
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to cut the rolls instead of a knife for perfectly clean slices
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate better and create a more uniform dough texture