Description
Deliciously sweet Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls made with a soft brioche dough and topped with creamy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-110°F)
- 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
- 4¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1¾ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- Juice of half a lemon
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree (reserved from filling), cold
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Filling: Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and ¼ cup sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens to jam-like consistency. Blend until completely smooth and refrigerate until fully cooled. Reserve 2 tablespoons of puree for the glaze.
- Prepare Dough: In stand mixer bowl, combine flour, ⅓ cup sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix briefly to distribute. Add warm milk, softened butter, and egg. Knead on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until dough becomes smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in warm location for approximately 2 hours, or until doubled in volume.
- Shape Rolls: On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 16 x 12 inch rectangle. Spread cooled strawberry filling evenly over dough surface, leaving border on one long edge. Roll tightly from opposite edge. Cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Second Rise: Arrange rolls in greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, leaving space between each roll. Cover and let rise for 30-60 minutes until puffy and visibly expanded.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set in center. Allow to cool slightly in baking dish before glazing.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and reserved strawberry puree until smooth and creamy. For thinner consistency, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Finish and Serve: Spread glaze generously over slightly warm rolls. Serve immediately while still slightly warm for best texture.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- Use fresh strawberries if possible for a fresher taste.
- Keep leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg