Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls (Printable)

Fluffy rolls filled with cinnamon sugar and fresh strawberries, topped with 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until the 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, workable dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Toss diced strawberries with cornstarch in a small bowl until evenly coated. Set aside to allow cornstarch to activate.
05 - Combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl. Mix well to ensure even distribution of cinnamon.
06 - Roll risen dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over surface. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture across dough, then distribute strawberries on top.
07 - Roll dough tightly from the long edge. Cut into 12 equal pieces 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 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 softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Gradually add milk to achieve desired pouring consistency.
12 - Spread or drizzle glaze over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still warm for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The fresh strawberries create little pockets of juicy brightness that cut through all that rich cinnamon sugar
  • That cream cheese glaze turns an already amazing breakfast into something that feels like a special occasion
02 -
  • Dont rush the rising time. These rolls need that full hour to develop proper texture and flavor.
  • If your strawberries are extra juicy, add another teaspoon of cornstarch to prevent soggy bottoms.
03 -
  • Use a kitchen towel to cover your rising dough. Plastic wrap can stick and deflate the dough when you remove it.
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate better than cold ones. Take everything out an hour before you start baking.

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