Description
Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors in these Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls, featuring fresh strawberries and creamy filling. Perfect for a comforting treat or a special breakfast!
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.
- Allow the mixture to boil, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and a syrup forms.
- Remove from heat and blend the sauce until smooth using a blender or food processor.
- Transfer the strawberry puree to a bowl and mix in the remaining sliced strawberries.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the sauce while preparing the rolls.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice to the strawberries.
Ensure butter is cold for flakier cinnamon rolls.
You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg