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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy pastries swirled with sweet strawberry filling and warm cinnamon sugar, then finished with a creamy glaze or frosting. They’re the perfect blend of cozy comfort and fruity freshness — ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
    • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
    • 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ tsp salt
  • For the Strawberry Filling:
    • 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, diced
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tbsp cornstarch
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Layer:
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
    • 3 tbsp softened butter
  • For the Glaze or Frosting:
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • Optional: 2 oz cream cheese for a richer frosting

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar in a small bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, remaining sugar, softened butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  3. Prepare the strawberry filling: In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
  4. Mix the cinnamon sugar: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  5. Assemble the rolls: Roll out dough into a ¼-inch-thick rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, then spread the cooled strawberry filling on top. Roll tightly and cut into 12 rolls.
  6. Second rise: Arrange rolls in a greased pan. Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla (plus cream cheese if using). Drizzle or spread over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure strawberry filling is fully cooled before spreading to prevent soggy dough.
  • Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls neatly without flattening them.
  • For overnight prep, assemble and refrigerate rolls, then bake the next morning after bringing to room temperature.
  • Try adding lemon zest or white chocolate chips for a flavor twist.
  • To freeze, store unglazed rolls and thaw before reheating and glazing.

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