Description
Soft, fluffy sweet rolls filled with a fresh strawberry mixture and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze, making a perfect fruity twist on classic cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For the Cream Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Mix until dough forms, then add remaining flour as needed.
- Knead dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- While dough rises, make the filling: in a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Let cool completely.
- Once dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle (about 12×16 inches).
- Spread cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 22–26 minutes or until golden.
- Make the glaze: whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the strawberry filling cools completely to prevent soggy rolls.
- Add freeze-dried strawberry powder to the glaze for extra flavor.
- Rolls can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg