Description
Soft, gooey rolls swirled with cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and cinnamon, then topped with a sweet strawberry glaze—perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Dough:
2¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
½ cup warm milk (110 °F / 43 °C)
¼ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
½ tsp salt
Filling:
4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup diced fresh strawberries
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp fresh strawberry purée
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Dissolve yeast with 1 Tbsp sugar in warm milk; let foam 5–10 min.
Combine flour, remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and mix into soft dough.
Knead for 5–7 min until smooth. Rise in greased bowl 1 hour until doubled.
Roll dough into 12×16-inch rectangle.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over dough, then add strawberries, cinnamon, and dollops of butter.
Roll tightly from long edge; pinch seam. Cut into 9 rolls and place in greased pan. Let rise 30–45 min until puffy.
Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 25–30 min until golden and set.
Mix powdered sugar, strawberry purée, and vanilla into glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Add lemon zest for brightness.
Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries.
Substitute mascarpone or Greek yogurt for lighter filling.
Freeze shaped rolls before second rise; thaw and bake fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
