Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls (Printable Recipe)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cinnamon Rolls
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 tsp instant yeast
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1 egg
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1/4 cup water
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3/4 cup milk
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
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Cooking spray for greasing the pan
→ For the Strawberry Filling
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1 can strawberry filling
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1/2 tsp sugar
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2 tsp cinnamon
→ For the Cream Cheese Frosting
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115g cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup half and half
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1 lemon for zest
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2 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat a saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the milk and butter, stirring until the butter is completely melted. Remove from heat and set aside until lukewarm.
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In a separate bowl, whisk 2 1/4 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast together. Transfer the dry ingredients into a stand mixer.
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Add the egg and water to the flour mixture and use the mixer's dough hook to combine. Slowly incorporate the lukewarm milk mixture. Add the remaining flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Dust your work surface with flour and roll the dough into a square shape.
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Spread the canned strawberry filling evenly across the dough surface. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the strawberry layer.
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Carefully roll the dough into a log and pinch the seam to seal. Cut the log into slices according to your preferred thickness.
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Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a baking pan or line with parchment paper. Arrange the cinnamon rolls in the pan and cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise for 30 minutes.
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Bake the rolls for 30 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
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While the rolls are baking, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter until smooth. Add half and half, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well-combined and creamy.
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Once the rolls are baked, allow to cool slightly before spreading the lemon cream cheese frosting generously over the top.
# Additional Info:
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If your dough feels too wet, add flour one tablespoon at a time. If too dry, add milk half a tablespoon at a time.
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For homemade strawberry filling, cook fresh strawberries with brown sugar and lemon juice, adjusting consistency with water and slurry until the jam thickens.
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For perfectly gooey rolls, avoid overbaking. They're done when the tops are just golden brown.