Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Strawberry cinnamon rolls are the perfect fix for when the sugar craving hits, acting as the perfect breakfast delight or an afternoon dessert.

What’s more, it comes with an indulgent strawberry filling that will occasionally pass off as a healthy treat, making it perfect for your cheat day.

Made in just an hour, these fluffy strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls topped with some cream cheese frosting add a unique twist on the regular cinnamon twist, so consider slotting them for your next baking session.  

These rolls are very delicious. Perfect for all celebrations.

My breakfast favorite and my hubby loves it too. Great win.

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Why do I love strawberry cinnamon rolls?

Aside from the easy preparation that comes with a strawberry cinnamon rolls recipe, these treats are warm and comforting, acting as the perfect snack when you need to wind down from a busy day.

They are also versatile as a breakfast item, an afternoon snack, or a dinner dessert.

Why do you brush cinnamon rolls with milk?

Brushing strawberry cream cheese cinnamon rolls with milk helps them develop their signature caramelized, sticky top.

The milk also prevents them from drying up during baking.

Should I Bake Cinnamon Rolls on the Top or Bottom Rack?

Strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls should be baked on the top rack since the top of the oven will remain consistently hotter throughout the baking process.

How to serve strawberry cinnamon rolls?

Serve your strawberry cream cheese cinnamon rolls with some yogurt, hot chocolate, and fondue.

For unconventional side dishes, try out an eggnog, scrambled egg, and some saffron rice.

Cooking tips:

• Cover your cinnamon rolls with cling film to prevent the dough from drying out.
• Do not overwork your dough as this will lead to a bready texture.

Variations:

• Vegan strawberry cinnamon rolls is one alternative to the strawberry cinnamon rolls recipe.
• The classic cinnamon roll with a simple coating of cinnamon sugar.
• The pink strawberry cinnamon roll.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• All-purpose flour
• Instant yeast
• Granulated sugar
• Salt
• Egg
• Water
• Milk
• Butter unsalted

For the filling:

• Strawberry pie filling
• Cinnamon
• Sugar

For the frosting:

• Cream cheese softened
• Butter softened
• Powdered sugar
• Half and half
• Lemon juice
• Lemon zest
• Vanilla extract

How To Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls:

Step 1. In a microwave-safe container, combine the milk and butter. Microwave for 1 minute or until the mixture has reached a temperature of 110 degrees and the butter has melted. If the mixture is too hot, let it cool to 110 degrees.

Step 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

Adding the flour.

Adding the yeast.

Adding the sugar.

Step 3. Mix the water and egg into the dry ingredients.

Step 4. Pour the milk mixture into the mixing bowl, and beat until just combined. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 5. Dust a counter well with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Be sure to use enough flour so that the dough does not stick to the counter. Dust the top of the dough with flour and roll it out into a large 9×13 rectangle.

Step 6. Layer the strawberry filling on top of the dough.

Then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

Step 7. Carefully roll the dough up, and then slice it into 12 even sections.

Step 8. Place the sections flat-side down in a well-greased 9×13 baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until browned and cooked through.

Step 9. Let cool slightly.

Step 10. In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the frosting until smooth and creamy.

Adding the cream cheese softened and butter softened.

Then, add the powdered sugar.

Then, add the Half and half.

Then, add the Lemon zest.

Then, add the Lemon juice.

Then, add the vanilla extract.

Step 11. Layer the frosting on top of the rolls and serve.

Then layer the frosting on top:

Now, ready to serve!

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 12

Strawberry cinnamon rolls are the perfect fix for when the sugar craving hits, acting as the perfect breakfast delight or an afternoon dessert. What’s more, it comes with an indulgent strawberry filling that will occasionally pass off as a healthy treat, making it perfect for your cheat day. Made in just an hour, these fluffy strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls topped with some cream cheese frosting add a unique twist on the regular cinnamon twist, so consider slotting them for your next baking session.  

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Ingredients 

For the dough:

• 3 ¼ C. All purpose flour
• 2 tsp. Instant yeast
• ¼ C. Granulated sugar
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 1 Large egg
• ¼ C. Water
• ¾ C. Milk
• ⅓ C. Butter unsalted

For the filling:

• 1 Can strawberry pie filling
• 2 tsp. Cinnamon
• ½ tsp. Sugar

For the frosting:

• 4 oz. Cream cheese softened
• 3 Tbsp. Butter softened
• 1 C. Powdered sugar
• ¼ C. Half and half
• 2 tsp. Lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. Lemon zest
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

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Instructions

• In a microwave safe container, combine the milk and butter. Microwave for 1 minute or until the mixture has reached a temperature of 110 degrees and the butter has melted. If the mixture is too hot, let it cool to 110 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups of the flour, yeast, ¼ cup sugar and 1 tsp. ½ tsp. Salt.
• Mix the water and egg into the dry ingredients.
• Pour the milk mixture into the mixing bowl, and beat until just combined. Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Dust a counter well with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Be sure to use enough flour so that the dough does not stick to the counter. Dust the top of the dough with flour and roll out into a large 9×13 rectangle.
• Layer the strawberry filling on top of the dough, and then sprinkle with ½ tsp of the sugar and 2 tsp of cinnamon.
• Carefully roll the dough up, and then slice into 12 even sections.
• Place the sections flat side down in a well greased 9×13 baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
• Let cool slightly.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the frosting until smooth and creamy.
• Layer the frosting on top of the rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g

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How to store strawberry cinnamon rolls?           

To store your strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls, wrap them with plastic wrap or in an airtight container and leave them in the fridge or the countertop.

How to reheat strawberry cinnamon rolls?

Place your strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls in the baking pan at 300- 350°f for 10-15 minutes or until they are warm.

Alternatively, place your cinnamon rolls on a microwave-safe plate for 30-40 seconds or until they are warm.

How Much Do Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Last in the Fridge?

Strawberry cinnamon rolls can last for up to a week in the fridge.

Can I make ahead strawberry cinnamon rolls?

• Strawberry cream cheese cinnamon rolls can be made ahead of time, saving you time in the morning.
• Once you are done making the dough, let it rise and then cover and store it in the fridge overnight.
• Unwrap it the following day and cover loosely to let it rise until doubled, after which you can proceed to bake.

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