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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 30–35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including rising and baking)
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are a fruity twist on a classic favorite. Fluffy homemade dough is swirled with a sweet strawberry and cinnamon filling, then topped with a zesty lemon cream cheese glaze. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or any time you’re craving a soft, gooey, and flavorful baked treat, these strawberry rolls are as beautiful as they are delicious.


Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
  • Milk
  • Unsalted butter
  • All-purpose flour
  • Instant yeast
  • Granulated sugar
  • Salt
  • Egg
  • Water
  • For the Filling:
  • Strawberry preserves or homemade strawberry compote
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Granulated sugar
  • For the Glaze:
  • Cream cheese
  • Unsalted butter
  • Powdered sugar
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: Warm milk and butter until melted, then cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, whisk flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add egg, water, and milk mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

  2. Prepare the Filling: Mix cinnamon and sugar. Use strawberry preserves or make compote by cooking strawberries with sugar until thickened. Let cool.

  3. Roll & Fill: Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread strawberry filling evenly and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll tightly from the long edge, then slice into 12 equal rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.

  4. Second Rise: Let rolls rise for 25–30 minutes while oven preheats to 375°F (190°C).

  5. Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and fully baked.

  6. Make Glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Spread glaze over warm rolls and serve.


Notes

  • Add chopped fresh strawberries for extra texture in the filling.

  • Use coconut flakes for a tropical variation.

  • Swap lemon glaze with vanilla glaze for a softer finish.

  • Halve the recipe for a smaller batch—perfect in an 8×8-inch dish.

  • Letting the dough rise in a warm.