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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls (Soft & Fluffy)
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 ½–4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
For the Filling:
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (pat dry with paper towel!)
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp crushed strawberries (very well drained)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add melted butter, egg, and salt.
3. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic.
5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Make sure strawberries are very dry — excess moisture makes rolls soggy.
3️⃣ Roll & Fill
1. Roll dough into a rectangle (about 14x9 inches).
2. Spread softened butter over surface.
3. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
4. Scatter strawberries evenly on top.
5. Roll tightly from the long side.
6. Slice into 9–12 rolls.
4️⃣ Second Rise
- Place rolls in a greased 9x13 pan.
- Cover and rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake at **350°F (175°C)** for 22–27 minutes.
- Tops should be lightly golden.
6️⃣ Make Frosting
Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, strawberries, and vanilla until smooth.
Spread over warm (not hot) rolls.
- **Dry the strawberries well.** This is the most important step.
- For stronger strawberry flavor, add ½ tsp strawberry extract to frosting.
- Want extra gooey rolls? Pour ¼ cup warm heavy cream over the rolls right before baking.
- Prefer a brighter flavor? Add a little lemon zest to the filling.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A quick-rise version
- A no-yeast shortcut version
- Or a strawberry jam swirl variation
Strawberry cinnamon rolls are basically edible happiness. Enjoy the baking — your kitchen is about to smell incredible.
Baking strawberry cinnamon rolls at home is such a rewarding experience, especially when you can fill your kitchen with the luscious aroma of cinnamon and fresh strawberries. One crucial tip I've learned is to make sure the strawberries are thoroughly dried before adding them to the filling. Excess moisture from the strawberries can easily make the dough soggy and affect the rolls’ texture. I usually pat the strawberries dry with paper towels and sometimes even let them air dry briefly. Another trick to enhance the strawberry flavor is to incorporate a touch of strawberry extract into the cream cheese frosting, which adds a more pronounced fruity note without altering the texture. If you enjoy a richer, gooey consistency, pouring a bit of warm heavy cream over the rolls right before baking elevates their moistness and decadence. For those who might be short on time, experimenting with a quick-rise dough or even a no-yeast shortcut version can still yield delicious results, although the texture may vary slightly. Rolling the dough tightly and evenly slicing the rolls ensures that every bite combines the sweet cinnamon sugar and strawberry chunks beautifully. Lastly, adding a bit of lemon zest to the filling can brighten the flavor by cutting through the sweetness and adding a subtle tang. This recipe really balances soft, fluffy bread with the sweet-tart nature of strawberries, making it a perfect treat to share with family or friends.
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