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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

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These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic treat, featuring a homemade strawberry filling that is cooked down to a jam-like consistency and spread inside soft, fluffy rolls. Topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese glaze, they offer a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting dessert, these cinnamon rolls combine the comforting warmth of freshly baked dough with fresh strawberry goodness.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 260 ml (1 cup) warm milk
  • 10 g (1 tbsp) instant dry yeast
  • 540 g (4 ¼ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 65 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 80 g (⅓ cup) unsalted butter, very soft

Strawberry Filling

  • 250 g (1 ¾ cups) fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
  • Juice of half a lemon

Glaze

  • 100 g (½ cup) cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
  • 40 g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
  • 60 g (½ cup) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp strawberry puree, cold (from the filling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberry Filling: Place the fresh or frozen strawberries in a saucepan with the lemon juice and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and blend using an immersion blender or food processor until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely cool.
  2. Make the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant dry yeast. Mix briefly to combine. Add warm milk, softened butter, and egg. Knead on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes until dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly pulls away from the bowl sides. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  3. Roll Out the Dough and Add Filling: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the risen dough into a 40 x 30 cm (16 x 12 inch) rectangle. Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border along one long edge. Starting from the opposite long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 even strips using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.
  4. Second Rise and Bake: Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, leaving some space between each. Cover and let rise for 30 to 60 minutes, until visibly puffy. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until light golden brown and soft to the touch. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly in the dish.
  5. Prepare the Glaze: While the rolls cool, beat softened cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cold strawberry puree together with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until smooth, creamy, and light pink. Adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more powdered sugar or a splash of milk if needed.
  6. Glaze and Serve: Spread the strawberry cream cheese glaze generously over the slightly warm cinnamon rolls. The warmth will help the glaze melt slightly, seeping into the rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, sweet, and tangy flavors.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen strawberries depending on availability; fresh gives brighter flavor while frozen works well too.
  • Make sure the milk is warm (not hot) to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Softening the butter adequately ensures it incorporates well into the dough and glaze.
  • Allowing both the first and second rise times is essential for light, fluffy rolls.
  • The strawberry glaze can be adjusted for sweetness by varying powdered sugar amount to taste.
  • These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days and reheated gently.

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