Description
Strawberry Cinnabon Rolls blend classic bakery comfort with fresh fruity flair in a twist that makes weekend mornings seriously delightful. Warm, swirled dough packed with sweet strawberry filling and creamy cheesecake notes delivers pure breakfast happiness right to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Components:
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Pour ¾ cup warm milk (110°F) into a bowl. Dissolve ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast. Allow mixture to foam for 5 minutes, indicating active yeast.
- Combine 3 ¾ cups flour and ½ teaspoon salt in another bowl. Add the yeast mixture, ¼ cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 1-1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
- Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ¼ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until creamy. Refrigerate filling.
- Simmer 1 ½ cups diced strawberries with ¼ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Cool completely.
- Mix ½ cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the sugar filling.
- Roll dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle. Spread ¼ cup softened butter across surface. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over cinnamon sugar layer. Top with cooled strawberry filling, leaving small margins on edges.
- Tightly roll dough from long side into a log. Slice into 12 equal rolls using dental floss or sharp knife.
- Place rolls in greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes in warm location.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls.
Notes
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot to help it develop soft, pillowy texture.
- Freeze the cream cheese filling for 15 minutes before spreading to make it easier to handle without tearing the dough.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so set out cream cheese, eggs, and butter an hour before starting.
- When rolling the dough, use a light touch and sprinkle extra flour to prevent sticking and keep the texture tender.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg