Description
These strawberry cream cheese stuffed cinnamon rolls are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining the flavors of cinnamon, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries for an unforgettable experience. Perfect for brunch or any special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for cinnamon sugar)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center and add the melted butter, eggs, and the frothy yeast mixture.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5-7 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing the softened cream cheese, diced strawberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well combined.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the top.
- Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the cinnamon sugar layer.
- Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal it, then cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover with a towel, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling with icing.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with different fruits or add nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: strawberry, cream cheese, cinnamon rolls, brunch, dessert