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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
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Soft, homemade rolls filled with vibrant strawberry compote and a hint of optional cinnamon, topped with a creamy strawberry frosting. A perfect special brunch dessert.

Ingredients

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3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/4 cup white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 a batch of Strawberry Compote
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
2 tablespoons softened butter
4 oz cream cheese
2 tablespoons strawberry compote
1 1/2 – 2 cups of powdered sugar
Heavy cream or milk as needed to thin icing

Instructions

  1. Heat milk until bubbly, remove from heat, mix in butter until melted, let cool lukewarm.
  2. In large bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, lemon zest. Whisk. Add egg and milk mixture. Stir.
  3. Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well. Knead dough on floured surface for 5 mins until smooth.
  4. Cover dough with damp cloth, let rest 10 mins.
  5. Roll dough into 12×9 inch rectangle.
  6. Spread strawberry compote over dough. Sprinkle optional cinnamon.
  7. Cut dough into 12 strips. Roll each strip and place in baking pan.
  8. Cover, let rise until doubled (~45 mins). Preheat oven to 350°F.
  9. Bake 23-25 mins until golden. Cool 10 mins.
  10. For frosting: whip softened butter and cream cheese until creamy. Add compote and powdered sugar gradually. Beat. Add cream/milk to thin.
  11. Frost cooled rolls, serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure milk mixture is lukewarm for yeast.
  • Cinnamon is optional for pure strawberry flavor.
  • Adjust frosting thickness with cream/milk.
  • Best served warm.

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