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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic treat, featuring a buttery dough filled with sweet strawberry preserves and fresh diced strawberries, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, they deliver a soft, fluffy texture and a burst of fresh strawberry flavor with every bite.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting and rolling
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (0.25 ounce packet, Red Star Platinum brand used)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • ⅔ cup strawberry preserves (Smucker’s Natural brand used)
  • 1 cup small diced fresh strawberries
  • 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Frosting

  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Heat the milk in a microwave-safe cup for 35-45 seconds until it reaches 105°-110°F, feeling like a warm bath to the touch. In a small bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, sugar, egg, and egg yolk until combined.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, instant yeast, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: With the mixer on low, slowly drizzle the milk mixture into the flour until absorbed. Increase to medium-low speed and knead for 5-6 minutes until dough forms a ball and is no longer sticky.
  4. Rest the Dough: Remove dough from mixer, form a rough ball in the bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rest for 30 minutes to relax gluten for easier rolling.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface or silicone mat and pat into a 6×10 inch rough rectangle. Roll with a floured rolling pin to a 12×18 inch rectangle about ¼ inch thick, allowing the dough to rest 3-4 minutes if it resists rolling.
  6. Prepare Filling: Spread strawberry preserves evenly over the dough, leaving a ¼ inch border. Sprinkle diced fresh strawberries evenly over the preserves. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over strawberries.
  7. Slice and Shape Rolls: Lightly butter or spray a 9×13 baking dish. Cut the dough into 12 equal strips about 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inches wide. Roll each strip into a spiral and place in the dish, spaced ¼ to ½ inch apart.
  8. Proof the Rolls: Cover rolls with plastic wrap or a clean towel and place in a draft-free area to rise for 1 to 1 ½ hours, until rolls are touching but not quite doubled in size.
  9. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F while rolls are proofing.
  10. Bake Rolls: Remove covering and bake rolls for 25-28 minutes until lightly browned and an internal temperature of 190°-200°F is reached.
  11. Cool Before Frosting: Let rolls cool on the counter for 5 minutes before frosting.
  12. Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter with a handheld mixer on medium for 1-2 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Mix in whole milk and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
  13. Frost and Serve: Spread frosting over the warm rolls and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast; it should be warm, about 105°-110°F.
  • Allowing the dough to rest before rolling helps relax the gluten, making it easier to roll out.
  • If the dough resists rolling and snaps back, let it rest a few minutes before continuing.
  • Spacing rolls slightly apart during proofing allows them room to rise and prevents them from flattening.
  • Use a thermometer to check dough and baking temperatures for best results.
  • For best flavor and texture, frost the rolls while they are still warm.
  • Fresh strawberries enhance the texture and flavor but can be omitted if unavailable, increasing strawberry preserves slightly for filling.

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