{"id":578,"date":"2025-07-10T00:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T00:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/?p=578"},"modified":"2025-07-18T01:20:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T01:20:43","slug":"strawberry-cinnamon-rolls-with-pink-glaze-soft-fruity-pretty-in-pink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/?p=578","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Pink Glaze (Soft, Fruity, & Pretty in Pink)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cinnamon rolls are already the definition of comfort, but when you swirl in sweet strawberries and drizzle them with a dreamy pink glaze? You\u2019ve officially unlocked soft girl baking heaven. These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are pillowy, juicy, and subtly tart\u2014the kind of treat that\u2019s almost too<\/em> pretty to eat (but you definitely will).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You\u2019ll Love These Strawberry Rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Think: buttery dough, juicy strawberry filling, and a thick swirl of pink icing that melts into every crevice. These rolls are as soft and gooey as classic cinnamon rolls, but with a fruity upgrade that makes them perfect for spring brunches, girly get-togethers, or just treating yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the Dough:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 1 cup warm milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 \u00bc teaspoons active dry yeast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tablespoons sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 egg + 1 egg yolk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Strawberry Filling:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • 1 \u00bd cups chopped fresh or frozen strawberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bc cup sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      For the Pink Glaze:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • 1 \u00bd cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2\u20133 tablespoons strawberry puree (or milk + pink food coloring)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u00bd teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Step-by-Step: How to Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        1. Make the Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it bloom for 5\u201310 minutes until foamy. Add egg, egg yolk, and softened butter. Stir in flour and salt until a dough forms. Knead for 8\u201310 minutes until soft and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2. Cook the Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened and jammy (about 6\u20138 minutes). Let cool completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3. Roll & Fill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Roll the dough into a large rectangle (about 14×9 inches). Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        4. Slice & Arrange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Roll up the dough tightly into a log and slice into 9\u201312 rolls. Place them in a greased or parchment-lined baking dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        5. Second Rise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Cover and let the rolls rise again for 30\u201340 minutes until puffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        6. Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Bake at 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) for 22\u201326 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling with strawberry filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        7. Glaze Them Pink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and strawberry puree until smooth and pourable. Drizzle generously over warm rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Tips for Extra Yum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Add cream cheese<\/strong> to the glaze for a tangy twist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Use freeze-dried strawberry powder<\/strong> in the glaze for deeper pink and extra berry flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Want a shortcut?<\/strong> Use store-bought dough and make the strawberry filling from scratch!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are sweet, soft, and just the right amount of fruity. They\u2019re as pretty as they are tasty\u2014and the pink glaze? Total eye candy. Whether you\u2019re baking for a brunch party or a solo treat-yourself morning, these rolls are pure Buttered Bliss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Stick around\u2014every visit tastes better than the last at The Buttered Bliss.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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          Cinnamon rolls are already the definition of comfort, but when you swirl in sweet strawberries and drizzle them with a dreamy pink glaze? You\u2019ve officially unlocked soft girl baking heaven. These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are pillowy, juicy, and subtly tart\u2014the kind of treat that\u2019s almost too pretty to eat (but you definitely will). Why You\u2019ll […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":568,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/578","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=578"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/578\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":579,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/578\/revisions\/579"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}