Description
Delight in homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls featuring a soft, tender dough filled with fresh strawberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This recipe combines the classic comfort of cinnamon rolls with a fruity twist, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the rolls.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon, mixing them evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead and Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough briefly to bring it together, then roll it out into a rectangle shape, preparing it for filling.
- Add Filling: Evenly spread the diced fresh strawberries over the dough’s surface, then sprinkle with brown sugar and ground cinnamon for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Form Rolls: Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a cylinder, then cut it into 12 equal rolls to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake Rolls: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, spacing them evenly, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, gradually adding milk to reach a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Frost and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly after baking, then generously drizzle the cream cheese frosting on top before serving to enjoy their full flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier incorporation into the dough.
- Dice strawberries finely to prevent rolling issues and to distribute flavor evenly.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best taste and texture; frozen may add excess moisture.
- Cooling the rolls slightly before frosting prevents the frosting from melting entirely.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives, and use a suitable milk substitute.
