Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
½ tsp salt
¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
1 egg (room temperature)
For the Filling:
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp butter (softened)
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze:
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
Directions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling:
In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle (about 12×15 inches).
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the butter.
Evenly distribute the chopped strawberries over the top.
Roll and Cut the Cinnamon Rolls:
Carefully roll the dough up tightly from the long edge to form a log.
Slice the log into 9-12 equal pieces and place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Final Rise:
Cover the rolls and let them rise for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until they have puffed up.
Bake the Rolls:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Prepare the Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze:
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until a creamy glaze forms.
Finish and Serve:
Once the rolls are baked, let them cool for 10 minutes before drizzling the lemon cream cheese glaze over the top.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Rise Time: 1 hour 45 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal (per serving) | Servings: 9-12 rolls