Description
Homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze are a delightful breakfast treat combining soft, fluffy dough with a sweet strawberry and cinnamon filling, topped with a rich and tangy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for berry lovers and cinnamon fans, these rolls are ideal for brunch, cozy mornings, or special occasions, delivering bakery-quality flavor with simple ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, fresh
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole milk, warm
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed and diced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk (or as needed to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start by activating the yeast in warm milk mixed with one teaspoon of sugar. Once bubbly, combine with flour, melted butter, sugar, salt, and eggs to knead a soft, slightly sticky dough. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Make the Filling: While the dough proofs, wash and dice fresh strawberries. Mix them with softened butter, cinnamon, and sugar to create a luscious filling bursting with fruit and spice.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough out into a rectangle, then spread the strawberry cinnamon filling evenly on top. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough into a log and slice it into even rolls about 1.5 to 2 inches thick.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each for expansion. Cover and let them rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and aromatic.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze: While the rolls are baking, whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze generously over the warm rolls, letting it melt into the nooks and crannies for that perfect finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs, butter, and milk for better mixing and dough consistency.
- Do not overfill the rolls to avoid sogginess; just enough strawberry filling to cover the dough is ideal.
- Allow proper proofing time for the dough to double in size for tender, fluffy rolls.
- Use dental floss or a sharp knife to cut clean, even rolls for uniform baking.
- Soften the cream cheese before making the glaze to ensure a smooth and easy blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 to 1.5 hours first rise and 30 minutes second rise)
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: strawberry cinnamon rolls, cream cheese glaze, breakfast treats, homemade cinnamon rolls, berry cinnamon rolls, soft cinnamon rolls
