Description
Fresh strawberry rolls are a fruity twist on cinnamon rolls, made with soft, pillowy dough and filled with sweet, juicy strawberries. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or dessert, these rolls are fresh, flavorful, and feel bakery-worthy.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- For the Strawberry Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- While the dough rises, cook strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla over medium heat until thickened. Cool completely.
- Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread cooled strawberry filling evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 9–12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls if desired.
Notes
- Add cream cheese to glaze for a tangy touch.
- Use store-bought dough or strawberry jam as a shortcut.
- Mix in white chocolate chips or fresh herbs like basil or mint for variation.
- Top with whipped cream or ice cream for a decadent dessert.
- To keep soft, loosely cover cooled rolls with foil or a towel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
