Description
Soft, fluffy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls filled with a tangy-sweet strawberry mixture and topped with cream cheese glaze. Perfect for family mornings, brunches, or as a thoughtful homemade gift!
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Filling:
- 3 cups frozen or fresh strawberries
- 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
For the Tangzhong:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water
For the Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Tangzhong (prepared earlier)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For the Glaze:
- 1 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp reserved strawberry filling
- 1 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
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Make the Strawberry Filling:
- Cook strawberries, brown sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mash the berries as they cook for a thick texture.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into the filling. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
- Reserve 1-2 tbsp for the glaze and cool the rest in the fridge.
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Prepare the Tangzhong:
- In a saucepan, whisk together water and flour.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until a paste forms. Let cool.
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Make the Dough:
- Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add milk, egg, vanilla, and cooled tangzhong. Mix into a shaggy dough.
- Gradually add softened butter and knead until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes).
- Place in a lightly buttered bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1 hour).
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Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll the dough into a rectangle (14×18 inches). Spread cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough.
- Cut into 12 strips and roll each into a coil. Arrange in a parchment-lined baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for 45-60 minutes.
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Bake and Glaze:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Bake rolls for 23-26 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, reserved filling, and milk to make the glaze. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- You can swap strawberries for blueberries or raspberries for variety.
- Prep the filling and tangzhong the night before to save time in the morning.
- Rolls can be frozen before or after baking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg