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
# How-to 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 the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a soft, workable dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in volume.
04 - Toss diced strawberries with cornstarch in a small bowl until evenly coated. Set aside.
05 - Combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl. Mix until uniformly blended.
06 - Roll out risen dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture across the dough, then distribute strawberries on top.
07 - Roll dough tightly from the long edge. Slice into 12 equal portions using a sharp knife or dough cutter.
08 - Place 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 rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and filling bubbles visibly around the edges. Allow to cool slightly in pan.
11 - Beat cream cheese and butter until completely smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gradually add milk until desired consistency is reached.
12 - Spread glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still slightly warm.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The strawberries create these gorgeous jammy pockets that burst with every bite
- They strike that perfect balance between nostalgic comfort and something fresh and exciting
02 -
- Pat your strawberries dry after dicing to avoid excess moisture in the filling
- Let the rolls cool for just 10 minutes before glazing so it does not melt completely off
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to cut clean slices without squishing the delicate dough
- Place your pan on a baking sheet to catch any fruit bubbles that might drip during baking