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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

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Soft, Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls Swirled with Sweet Strawberry Filling and Topped with a Tangy Cream Cheese Glaze

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Filling:

2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)

For the Dough:

3 1/2 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting)

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 large egg, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Tangzhong (for dough):

2 tablespoons bread flour

1/4 cup water

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

12 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)

2 tablespoons reserved strawberry filling

Instructions

Make Strawberry Filling: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Set aside to cool.

Prepare Tangzhong: In a small saucepan, whisk flour and water over medium heat until thick like paste. Remove from heat and cool.

Make Dough: In a mixer, combine bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk, cream, egg, vanilla, and cooled tangzhong. Mix to form a rough dough, then knead in butter until smooth (5–7 minutes).

First Rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30–60 minutes or until doubled.

Shape Rolls: Roll dough into a rectangle (1/4 inch thick). Spread cinnamon sugar mixture and strawberry filling over top. Slice into strips, roll tightly, and place in a lined baking pan.

Second Rise: Cover and let rise until doubled, 1–2 hours.

Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Bake rolls for 30–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Make Icing: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and reserved filling until smooth.

Frost and Serve: Spread icing on warm rolls and enjoy immediately.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert