Description
These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls combine the classic soft and fluffy cinnamon roll with a fresh strawberry twist. Perfectly sweet, with a creamy cream cheese layer and a drizzle of sugary icing, they are a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert that you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Filling
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Icing
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine the warm milk with active dry yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes frothy.
- Make Dough: Add the all-purpose flour, sugar, softened butter, salt, and cinnamon to the yeast mixture and mix until combined.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, ensuring good gluten development.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a warm place and let it rise for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size, allowing yeast fermentation.
- Roll Dough: Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle shape, preparing it for filling.
- Spread Cream Cheese: Evenly spread the softened cream cheese over the rolled dough’s surface.
- Add Strawberries: Distribute the chopped strawberries evenly over the cream cheese layer for a burst of fresh flavor.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly into a log shape and cut it into slices, forming individual cinnamon rolls.
- Second Rise: Place the slices in a greased baking dish, allowing space between each roll, and let them rise for another 30 minutes to become fluffy.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Prepare Icing and Serve: Mix powdered sugar with a small amount of milk to create a smooth icing and drizzle it over the warm rolls before serving for added sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast during activation.
- You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen, but thaw and drain excess moisture first.
- For a richer dough, you can add an egg or increase the butter slightly.
- Adjust the icing consistency with milk to your preferred thickness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
