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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

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Delight in these homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a soft, fluffy dough filled with a luscious strawberry cinnamon jam and topped with a creamy strawberry cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, these rolls combine the warmth of cinnamon with fresh strawberry flavor for an irresistible bake.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 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 fresh or frozen strawberries in a saucepan with lemon juice and granulated sugar. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and blend until smooth with an immersion blender or food processor. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely cool.
  2. Make the Dough: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant dry yeast. Mix briefly. Add warm milk, softened butter, and egg. Knead on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes until dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly pulls from bowl sides. Dough should be soft but not sticky. Cover with cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  3. Roll Out and Fill the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out 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 on one long edge. Starting from the opposite long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 even strips using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.
  4. Second Rise and Bake: Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, leaving space between each. Cover with cloth and let rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until puffy. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden and soft to touch. Remove and cool slightly in the dish.
  5. Prepare the Glaze: While rolls cool, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cold strawberry puree with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes. Adjust sweetness or thickness with more powdered sugar or milk, if needed, until smooth and creamy with a light pink color.
  6. Glaze and Serve: Spread the strawberry cream cheese glaze generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. The glaze will melt slightly and seep into the rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, sweet, and tangy flavors.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen strawberries for the filling; thaw frozen strawberries before cooking.
  • Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free environment for best results.
  • Cut rolls with dental floss to avoid squishing the dough.
  • Adjust glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar or a splash of milk as needed.
  • Serve rolls warm for the best flavor and texture experience.

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