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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze

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Soft and fluffy strawberry cinnamon rolls filled with a sweet fruity swirl and topped with a tangy lemon cream cheese glaze, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 9-12 rolls

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk until lukewarm. Add yeast and sugar, stir gently, and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, butter, and egg. Mix to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  4. Prepare the filling by cooking strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a saucepan until thickened. Let cool completely.
  5. Roll the dough into a 12 x 16-inch rectangle. Spread the strawberry filling evenly.
  6. Roll the dough into a log and cut into 9–12 slices.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Prepare glaze by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk until smooth.
  10. Spread glaze over slightly cooled rolls and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh or well-drained frozen strawberries for best results.
  • Do not overheat milk to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Let filling cool completely before spreading.
  • Dental floss can be used for clean slicing of rolls.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
  • Add extra glaze after reheating if desired.
  • Refrigerate dough overnight after first rise for convenience.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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