Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

glazed strawberry cinnamon roll held in the air on a wooden spoon.

These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are easy to make and are full of sweet strawberry flavor. They are the perfect way to start off the day with a sweet treat.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Rise Time 2

Total Time 2 55

Servings Rolls

Calories 256kcal

Equipment

small saucepan
large mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Rolling Pin
sharp knife
baking sheet with rimmed edges
small bowl

Ingredients

3 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
⅓ cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 egg
5 tablespoons warm water
⅔ cup milk
⅓ cup butter

Filling ingredients

11 ounces strawberry pie filling or jam
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar

Glaze

5 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Melt butter in a small saucepan and cool.
In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients for the dough.
Add eggs, milk, butter, water.
Knead the dough and place in a warm place for 1 hour.
Roll out the dough. Add sugar, cinnamon, fresh chopped strawberries, strawberry jam.
Roll up the roll.
Cut the roll into 10-12 pieces, place on a baking sheet, cover and let rise for an hour.
Bake in 350F oven for 35-40 minutes.
Prepare the glaze - whisk together all the ingredients for the glaze.
Drizzle glaze over rolls.
Serve

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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