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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

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Delicious strawberry cinnamon rolls with a sweet filling and cream cheese glaze that make for a delightful morning treat.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 250 g (1 ¾ cups) fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 100 g (½ cup) cream cheese, softened
  • 40 g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
  • 60 g (½ cup) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp strawberry puree, cold (from the filling)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Cook for about 10 minutes until thick.
  2. Blend the mixture until smooth, cover, and refrigerate until cool.
  3. In a stand mixer, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, butter, and egg; knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours.
  5. Roll out the risen dough to a rectangle about 40 x 30 cm (16 x 12 inches). Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly.
  6. Roll the dough into a tight log and cut into 12 strips.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. For the glaze, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and strawberry puree until smooth.
  10. Spread the glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better results; freeze extra rolls for quick treats later.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg