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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

A delightful twist on a classic favorite, mixing sweet strawberries with soft dough and a creamy glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 260 ml warm milk Make sure it is warm, but not hot.
  • 10 g instant dry yeast
  • 540 g all-purpose flour Adjust if dough is too sticky.
  • 65 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 80 g unsalted butter, very soft

For the Filling

  • 250 g fresh or frozen strawberries Frozen strawberries should be thawed and drained.
  • 50 g granulated sugar (for filling)

For the Glaze

  • 100 g cream cheese, softened Philadelphia recommended.
  • 40 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 60 g powdered sugar Adjust sweetness or thickness as needed.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp strawberry puree, cold From the filling.

Instructions
 

Prepare 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 the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool.

Make the Dough

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant dry yeast. Mix briefly.
  • Add the warm milk, softened butter, and the egg. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes on medium speed until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

Shape the Rolls

  • Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle, about 40 x 30 cm (16 x 12 inches).
  • Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border at one long edge.
  • Starting from the opposite long edge, gently but firmly roll the dough into a tight log. Use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss to cut the log into 12 even strips.
  • Arrange the cut rolls in a greased baking dish (a 9×13 inch dish works well), leaving some space between each roll.
  • Cover the dish with a clean cloth and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are puffy. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Bake the rolls for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and soft to the touch. Let them cool slightly in the dish.

Prepare the Glaze

  • In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and the cold strawberry puree with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Serve the Rolls

  • Spread the strawberry cream cheese glaze generously over the slightly warm cinnamon rolls. The warmth of the rolls will help the glaze melt a bit and seep into the rolls.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, sweet, and tangy flavors!

Notes

Make sure your milk is warm, but not hot, to activate the yeast properly. Don’t skip the cooling step for the strawberry filling, as this helps maintain the texture of the rolls. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour until it feels right. Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the rolls for clean slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
Keyword Baked Goods, Brunch, Cinnamon Rolls, Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, Sweet Rolls
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