Description
Enjoy the delightful flavor of Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls. This easy recipe combines fresh strawberries, sweet cream cheese, and fluffy dough for an irresistible treat perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, grated, cold
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup finely diced fresh strawberries
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- ¼ cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of sliced strawberries and granulated sugar over medium-high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and a syrup forms.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or food processor.
- Pour the puree into a bowl and mix in the remaining sliced strawberries.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the strawberry sauce while preparing the rolls.
Notes
For an extra flavor kick, consider adding a splash of lemon juice to the strawberry sauce.
Make sure to chill the sauce thoroughly before serving for the best taste.
These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg