Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze (Printable View)
Fluffy rolls filled with strawberry-cinnamon goodness and creamy glaze
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Filling
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
09 - 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
10 - 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
12 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
15 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
16 - 2-3 tbsp milk
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine lukewarm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until mixture becomes frothy and active.
02 - Add remaining sugar, softened butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly to incorporate. Gradually add flour while mixing until a soft, workable dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
04 - While dough rises, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
05 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface to a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
06 - Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered dough. Distribute chopped strawberries evenly across the surface.
07 - Starting from a long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
08 - Cover the dish and let rolls rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
09 - Bake for 23-25 minutes until rolls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
10 - While rolls bake, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until creamy and spreadable.
11 - Let rolls cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Spread glaze generously over warm rolls and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The strawberry filling keeps everything incredibly moist even days later
- That cream cheese glaze sets just enough to be messy in the best way
02 -
- Do not skip chopping the strawberries finely or you will get soggy spots in your dough
- Let those rolls cool at least 10 minutes or the glaze will slide right off
03 -
- Use dental floss to cut perfect slices instead of a knife
- Room temperature ingredients prevent lumpy glaze every time