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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast pastry. Filled with a fresh strawberry filling and topped with a creamy strawberry glaze, they are perfect for a special brunch or sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Filling

  • 3 cups frozen or fresh strawberries
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Tangzhong

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup water

Cinnamon Roll Dough

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (*see notes for measuring below*)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • ½ cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Tangzhong (from recipe above)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)

Glaze

  • 1 ounce cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp reserved strawberry filling
  • 1 tbsp whole milk

Instructions

  1. Strawberry Filling – Cook the strawberries, brown sugar, and lemon juice over medium-high heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash the berries as they cook, then add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
  2. Tangzhong – Whisk flour and water in a saucepan, cook until paste-like. Set aside.
  3. Cinnamon Roll Dough – Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients and tangzhong. Knead, then add butter. Let rise, roll out, fill with strawberry jam, cut, roll, and bake.
  4. Glaze – Mix butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and reserved jam. Spread over baked rolls.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk and egg are at room temperature for best results.
  • Adjust sugar in the filling to taste depending on the sweetness of the strawberries.
  • For accurate measuring of flour, spoon it lightly into measuring cups and level off with a knife.

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