One-Hour Strawberry Orange Fluffy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Prep: 20 minCook: 30 min6 servingsmediumBritish
One-Hour Strawberry Orange Fluffy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy yeasted rolls filled with tangy orange curd and fresh strawberries, topped with vanilla protein glaze. These quick-rise vegan rolls skip the long proving time while delivering tender, bakery-style texture. The combination of citrus curd and juicy strawberries creates bright, fruity flavors perfect for weekend brunches or special occasions. Plant-based milk and vegan butter ensure dairy-free indulgence without compromising on richness or fluffiness.

VeganVegetarianDairy-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 cups plant-based milk
    regular milk1:1vegetarian

    not vegan

  • 2 tbsp vegan butter, cubed
    coconut oil1:1lower-fat

    chill coconut oil first

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  • 2 tbsp light olive oil
  • 3 tbsp golden caster or maple sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp fast action yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra
    gluten-free flour blend1:1gluten-free

    may need extra liquid

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  • salt
  • 4 tbsp vegan orange curd
    apricot jam1:1different-flavor

    reduce sugar slightly

  • 5 ½ oz fresh strawberries, chopped small
    frozen strawberries1:1convenience

    thaw and drain first

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  • 1 tsp plant-based milk or olive oil
    regular milk1:1vegetarian

    not vegan

  • ⅓ cups vegan cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp vegan orange curd
    apricot jam1:1different-flavor

    reduce sugar slightly

  • ⅓ oz vegan vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tbsp plant-based milk
    regular milk1:1vegetarian

    not vegan

  • extra strawberries and orange zest, to decorate(optional)
    frozen strawberries1:1convenience

    thaw and drain first

    Full guide →

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix milk, butter and oil, warm until butter melts

  2. 2

    Check temperature is lukewarm, whisk in sugar

  3. 3

    Sprinkle over yeast and allow to bloom for 5 minutes

  4. 4

    Stir together flour and salt in large bowl

  5. 5

    Pour in yeast mixture and stir to sticky uniform dough

  6. 6

    Tip onto floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes

  7. 7

    Place in greased bowl, cover and rise in warm place for 20 minutes

  8. 8

    Grease ovenproof dish and preheat oven to 160Fan/350°F

  9. 9

    Punch down risen dough and roll into rectangle

  10. 10

    Spread orange curd over dough leaving small border

  11. 11

    Sprinkle strawberries evenly over surface

  12. 12

    Roll up from long edge and seal

  13. 13

    Trim ends and cut into 6-9 rolls

  14. 14

    Place rolls in dish so they just touch

  15. 15

    Brush with milk or oil

  16. 16

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, covering with foil if browning too much

  17. 17

    Cool for 10 minutes in dish

  18. 18

    Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth

  19. 19

    Spread glaze over cooling rolls

  20. 20

    Decorate with extra strawberries and orange zest

Tips

Tip 1

Test milk temperature with your wrist - it should feel neither warm nor cool to ensure yeast activates properly

Tip 2

Use dental floss or sharp knife to cut rolls cleanly without squashing the dough

Tip 3

Cover with foil during final baking minutes if tops brown too quickly

Good to Know

Storage

sealed container in fridge for 1-2 days

Make Ahead

can freeze for 1 month, defrost at room temperature

Serve With

eat straight away or same day for best texture

Common Mistakes

Watch

test milk temperature to avoid killing yeast

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dont over-knead dough to maintain fluffiness

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cover with foil if browning too quickly during baking

Substitutions

Gluten-Free Swaps

plain flour→
gluten-free flour blend1:1gluten-free

may need extra liquid

Full guide →

General Alternatives

fresh strawberries→
frozen strawberries1:1convenience

thaw and drain first

Full guide →
vegan butter→
coconut oil1:1lower-fat

chill coconut oil first

Full guide →
vegan orange curd→
apricot jam1:1different-flavor

reduce sugar slightly

Full guide →
plant-based milk→
regular milk1:1vegetarian

not vegan

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FAQ

Can I make these rolls the night before?

These are best eaten same day but you can freeze baked rolls for up to 1 month and defrost at room temperature when needed.

What if I dont have vegan orange curd?

Substitute with apricot jam, marmalade, or make quick orange curd by whisking orange juice, zest, sugar and cornstarch over heat until thick.

How do I know when the rolls are properly baked?

Rolls should be golden brown, well-risen and fluffy. They will spring back lightly when touched and sound slightly hollow when tapped.