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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls That Will Brighten Mornings

Delight in these Fluffy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, a joyful breakfast that combines sweet strawberries and rich brioche dough.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Use whole or plant-based milk
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast Can replace with active dry yeast
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with bread flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Be precise to ensure yeast performance
  • 1 large Egg Or use a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute margarine
Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Strawberries Adjust cooking time for frozen
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Apple cider vinegar is an alternative
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best flavor
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can use almond extract for variety

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Medium saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Filling Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh or frozen strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  2. Remove from heat, blend until smooth, and cool completely before using.
Dough Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer, whisk all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant dry yeast together.
  2. Add warm milk, softened butter, and egg. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
First Rise
  1. Transfer kneaded dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 2 hours until doubled.
Rolling the Dough
  1. Punch down the risen dough, then roll it into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
  2. Spread the cooled strawberry filling over the dough, then roll tightly from one long edge and cut into 12 pieces.
Second Rise
  1. Arrange cut rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30–60 minutes until puffy.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Baking
  1. Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
Glaze Preparation
  1. Beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Glazing the Rolls
  1. Once baked, spread the cream cheese glaze over the rolls while still warm.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy the layers of strawberry goodness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Be patient with rise times for fluffy rolls.

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