Description

These Irresistible Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a luscious strawberry cinnamon filling. Topped with a creamy strawberry-infused cream cheese icing, they are the perfect sweet breakfast or dessert treat that will delight your taste buds with every bite.

Ingredients

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For the dough

3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/4 tsp yeast (Red Star Platinum recommended)
1/3 cup butter (melted and cooled)
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups bread flour (King Arthur preferred)
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp cream

For the filling

2 cups strawberries (finely chopped into 1/4-inch pieces)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp cinnamon

For the icing

4 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature, about 70°F)
2 tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
2 tbsp strawberry filling
2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Activate the yeast: Warm the milk to about 110°F, combine with the sugar and yeast in a large bowl, then let sit for 10 minutes until foamy showing the yeast is active.
Make the dough: Add cooled melted butter, eggs, bread flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed with a dough hook for 6-8 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic, slightly tacky but not sticky.
First rise: Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Prepare filling: Combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes until berries soften. Stir in a cornstarch slurry and cinnamon, simmer 1 more minute until thickened. Cool completely to avoid sogginess.
Shape rolls: Turn risen dough onto floured surface, roll into 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread cooled strawberry filling evenly leaving a 1/2 inch border. Roll tightly from long side and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place cut side up in greased 9×13 pan. Cover and let rise 45 minutes until puffy.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Uncover rolls and bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set but still soft. Remove and cool 5 minutes.
Prepare icing: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, strawberry filling, milk, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth and spreadable.
Ice and serve: Spread icing over warm rolls in pan allowing it to melt slightly into crevices. Serve warm for best texture or cooled to room temperature.

Notes

Using bread flour provides a chewier, more tender texture ideal for cinnamon rolls.
Cooling the strawberry filling before spreading prevents the dough from becoming soggy.
Mark and cut the dough log carefully for even-sized rolls.
Sifting powdered sugar ensures smooth, lump-free icing.
Serve the rolls warm to enjoy the icing melting into the rolls and optimal softness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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