Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, combining the classic warmth of cinnamon with fresh strawberries for a delicious twist. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls are topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting for added indulgence.
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 the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to form the dry base of the dough.
- Add wet ingredients and combine: Incorporate the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead and roll dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough gently until smooth, then roll it out into a rectangular shape, approximately 12×9 inches.
- Prepare filling: Evenly spread the diced strawberries over the dough rectangle, then sprinkle the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon on top for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Roll and cut dough: Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other to form a log, then slice into 12 equal rolls.
- Arrange and bake: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving small gaps between each roll, and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of milk until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Frost and serve: Allow the baked rolls to cool slightly before drizzling or spreading the cream cheese frosting generously over the top. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can lightly toast the diced strawberries before adding them to the dough.
- If fresh strawberries are not in season, frozen and thawed strawberries can be used but may add extra moisture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is properly softened for a smooth frosting texture.
- These rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently before serving.
- To make the rolls dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter and cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative.
