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Soft Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Soft Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Icing Recipe

Indulge in these Soft Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, bursting with fresh flavor and topped with creamy icing, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 583

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Filling
  • 1.5 lbs Fresh Strawberries
  • 0.25 cups Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Water
Dough
  • 3 cups Bread Flour
  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk plus 2 tbsp
  • 0.5 cups Sugar
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 cups Whole Milk
  • 2.25 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Salted Butter room temperature
Icing
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 2 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 3 tbsp Reserved Strawberry Filling from above

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • microwave

Method
 

Preparing the Filling
  1. Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, occasionally mashing the strawberries.
  2. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry, and pour it into the strawberry sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes until it thickens and becomes paste-like. Set aside to cool.
Making the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour and all-purpose flour. Reserve 3 cups of the mixture in a stand mixer.
  2. To the stand mixer, add 1 cup of whole milk and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. To the remaining flour mixture, add granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, whisking to combine.
  4. Microwave 1/2 cup of milk until warm (about 105-100 degrees F) and add yeast and 1 tbsp of sugar. Let stand until foamy (5-10 minutes).
  5. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture, whisk until combined, then add to the stand mixer bowl.
  6. Add the remaining flour mixture and knead until a cohesive dough forms. Use the dough hook on medium-low speed for 2-5 minutes until smooth.
  7. Gradually add butter in 2 tbsp increments, beating until smooth after each addition (about 5 minutes).
  8. Perform the windowpane test. If the dough stretches without breaking, it?s ready. If not, beat for 2 more minutes and retest.
  9. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, place dough inside, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Assembling the Rolls
  1. Turn out dough onto a floured surface and stretch into an 18x12-inch rectangle.
  2. Spread the strawberry filling onto the dough, reserving 3 tbsp for later. Cut the dough into 12 equal strips and roll each strip into a tight spiral.
  3. Place spirals in a baking dish, spiral side down.
  4. Cover and let the rolls rise until puffy (25-40 minutes).
Baking the Rolls
  1. Preheat oven to 350?F (180?C). Bake rolls until golden brown on top (30-35 minutes).
  2. For the icing, cream together cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, lemon zest, and the reserved strawberry filling. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Spread icing onto warm cinnamon rolls, or let cool for 30-45 minutes for thicker icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSodium: 483mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37g

Notes

For a variation, consider using different fruits or add nuts for extra crunch.

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