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Fluffy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe with Cream Cheese Icing Swirl

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Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls swirled with a fresh strawberry cinnamon filling and topped with luscious cream cheese icing. Perfect for cozy mornings or brunch with a fresh fruity twist.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, warmed (about 110°F/43°C)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups (120-180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in the sugar and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit until foamy and bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl or mixer bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the melted butter, eggs, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead by hand on a floured surface or with a dough hook attachment until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  5. While the dough rises, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, softened butter, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix well.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll it into a roughly 12 x 16-inch rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Evenly spread the strawberry cinnamon filling over the dough, leaving a small border on the edges.
  8. Starting from the longer side, roll the dough into a tight log. Cut the log into 10 to 12 equal rolls about 1 ½ inch each.
  9. Place the rolls cut side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving space between each. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. While the rolls bake, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
  12. Once the rolls are out of the oven and still warm, generously swirl the cream cheese icing over the top.

Notes

Use ripe but firm strawberries to avoid mushy filling. Pat strawberries dry if watery. Do not skip cornstarch in filling to prevent sogginess. Dough can be prepared the night before and refrigerated for slow rise. If no rolling pin, use a clean wine bottle. Check oven starting at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking. For dairy-free or vegan options, substitute cream cheese and milk accordingly.

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