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
1–2 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.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert