Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fresh strawberries and cream with these heavenly Strawberry and Cream Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a luscious strawberry filling and topped with a creamy glaze make for the perfect breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
For the filling:
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
For the cream cheese glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, eggs, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled.
- Fill and shape the rolls: Punch down the dough and roll into a rectangle about 14×18 inches. Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the butter. Spread the strawberry preserves on top and scatter with diced strawberries. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log, then slice into 12 rolls. Place in a greased 9×13-inch pan, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake and glaze: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. While baking, prepare the glaze by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spread the glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For an extra burst of berry flavor, add a few freeze-dried strawberries crushed into the glaze.
- These rolls taste best fresh but can be reheated in the microwave for 15 seconds to soften.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 1/2 hours rising)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
