Description
Delight in these luscious Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a soft, cinnamon-spiced dough filled with fresh strawberries and brown sugar, all topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day, these rolls combine fruity freshness with classic cinnamon roll comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
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 your oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a perfectly hot environment for baking your rolls evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon thoroughly to form the base of your dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring gently until the dough just comes together.
- Knead and Roll: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it slightly to bring it together, then roll it out into a rectangular shape to prepare for filling.
- Add Filling: Evenly spread the diced strawberries over the dough’s surface and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon to infuse sweet and spicy flavors throughout.
- Roll and Cut: Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log shape, then slice the roll into even pieces to create individual rolls.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the cut rolls into a greased baking dish, ensuring they have room to expand, and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a bowl, gradually adding milk to achieve a smooth, spreadable frosting.
- Frost and Serve: Once the rolls have cooled slightly, drizzle or spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top for a luscious finish before enjoying.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries to maximize sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free option, but this may affect texture slightly.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the frosting.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- To add an extra touch, sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on the filling before rolling.
