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Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with strawberries and topped with creamy whipped goodness for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the strawberry sauce
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, divided
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
For the dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, grated, cold (2 sticks) Chill it for a flakier texture!
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 cups buttermilk This gives the rolls that rich, tender crumb.
For the filling
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
For the whipped cream topping
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened This adds a lovely creamy base for the whip!
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For that dreamy flavor finish.
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
For garnish
  • 1/4 cup finely diced fresh strawberries For garnish.

Method
 

Make the strawberry sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of sliced strawberries and 1 cup of sugar. Bring it to a gentle boil, stirring, and let it simmer softly for 2-3 minutes. Once it’s bubbling, remove it from heat and blend until smooth. Chill in the fridge while you prep the rolls.
Prepare the dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix in the grated butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined — don’t overmix!
Roll and bake
  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle.
  2. For the filling, mix the strawberry jam with the cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread this over the dough, then sprinkle the diced strawberries on top.
  3. Roll it up tightly and cut it into 12 equal rolls. Place the rolls in your prepared dish.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden and puffed up.
Whip the cream
  1. Chill your mixing bowl in the fridge. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the heavy cream and mix until stiff peaks form. Finish with vanilla and salt.
Assemble
  1. Once the rolls are cool, top them with whipped cream. Drizzle with chilled strawberry sauce and garnish with fresh strawberries.

Notes

For time-saving, make the strawberry sauce a day ahead. If rolls don’t rise as much, increase baking powder next time. You can swap strawberries for blueberries or peaches for a twist.