Description
Delightful strawberry cinnamon rolls infused with fresh strawberries and topped with a creamy glaze for an indulgent breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Cook for about 10 minutes until thickened. Blend until smooth and cool.
- Make the Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, butter, and egg. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let rise for about 2 hours.
- Form the Rolls: Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, and cut into 12 pieces.
- Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30-60 minutes. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown. Cool slightly.
- Prepare the Glaze: Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and strawberry puree until smooth.
- Finish the Rolls: Spread the glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different fruits or toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg