Description
These Strawberry Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry filling, all topped with a rich and creamy vanilla cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special treat, these rolls are a delicious twist on classic cinnamon rolls with a fruity and sweet touch!
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
For the Strawberry Filling:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, and egg. Add the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Make the Strawberry Filling
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool completely.
Step 3: Assemble the Rolls
- Roll out dough on a floured surface into a 15×10-inch rectangle.
- Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls.
- Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
Step 4: Bake the Rolls
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 5: Make the Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
- Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until creamy.
Step 6: Glaze and Serve
- Spread the glaze over warm rolls before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the filling or cinnamon to the dough.
- Make ahead: Prepare rolls the night before and refrigerate before the second rise.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for 1-2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rising Time: 1.5 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American