Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

The softest, fluffiest cinnamon rolls enriched with fresh strawberries and topped with a delightful strawberry cream cheese glaze.

By @michellek23_

Original recipe source

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 13 g yeast instant
• 12 g milk powder dry
• 240 g milk warm
• 115 g water warm
• 70 g butter softened
• 60 g sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 540 g all purpose flour add more if sticky
• 1 large egg
• 50 g butter softened, unsalted
• 100 g brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 cup strawberries chopped
• 0 heavy cream optional, to pour on top
• 50 g powdered sugar
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 tbsp strawberry jam or to taste
• 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder or to taste
• 0 freeze-dried strawberries optional, for topping

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix 13g instant yeast, 12g milk powder, 240g warm milk, and 115g warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add 70g softened butter, 60g sugar, and 1 tsp salt to the yeast mixture.
3. Gradually add 540g all purpose flour to the mixture, followed by 1 large egg. Knead until a soft dough forms.
4. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
5. Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread 50g softened unsalted butter over it. Sprinkle 100g brown sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon evenly on top.
6. Evenly distribute 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries over the cinnamon mixture. Roll the dough tightly and cut into 1-inch rolls.
7. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again for 20-30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
8. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before glazing.
9. To make the glaze, beat together 50g powdered sugar, 4oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, and 1-2 tbsp strawberry jam.
10. Add 2-4 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder to the glaze for color and flavor. Optionally, add more freeze-dried strawberries on top.