Description
Delightfully sweet and aromatic Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls featuring soft dough packed with diced fresh strawberries and warm cinnamon, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls combine fruity freshness with classic cinnamon roll flavors in an easy-to-make, baked treat.
Ingredients
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Dough and Filling
- 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
- 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) to prepare for baking the cinnamon rolls evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon, ensuring these ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract into the dry mix, stirring until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead and Roll Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface, knead gently until smooth, then roll it out into a rectangular shape to create the base for the filling.
- Add Filling: Spread the diced fresh strawberries evenly over the rolled dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon on top for a sweet and spicy flavor layer.
- Form Rolls: Roll the dough tightly from one edge to the other to form a log, then cut this log into individual rolls of your desired thickness.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the cut rolls into a greased baking dish, spacing them slightly apart to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl, gradually adding milk until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Finish and Serve: After removing the rolls from the oven, allow them to cool slightly before drizzling the cream cheese frosting over the top. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture in the filling.
- You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar for a healthier alternative.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based butter and cream cheese alternative, along with non-dairy milk.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make frosting preparation easier and smoother.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
