Description
Delight in these homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls featuring a soft, sweet dough filled with a luscious strawberry cinnamon mixture and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls combine the warmth of cinnamon with fresh strawberries for a fruity twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup finely diced strawberries
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for frosting consistency)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active and ready to use.
- Make Dough: Add granulated sugar, eggs, and melted butter to the yeast mixture and mix until combined. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt, kneading the dough for about 8–10 minutes until it is soft and elastic.
- First Proof: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size, allowing the dough to develop flavor and texture.
- Prepare Filling: While the dough rises, mix the finely diced strawberries with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cornstarch in a small bowl to create the filling.
- Roll Out Dough: After the first rise, roll the dough out onto a floured surface into a 14×10-inch rectangle, ensuring an even thickness for uniform rolls.
- Add Filling and Shape Rolls: Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the dough rectangle. Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a log shape. Slice the log into 12 even rolls and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Second Proof: Cover the rolls and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy, preparing them for baking.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches the correct temperature for baking the rolls.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until they are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Prepare Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1–2 tablespoons milk until smooth to create a creamy frosting.
- Frost and Serve: Let the rolls cool slightly once out of the oven, then spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm strawberry cinnamon rolls. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture in the filling.
- For a make-ahead option, refrigerate the unbaked rolls overnight, then bring to room temperature before baking for fresh, warm rolls in the morning.
