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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft, fluffy, and swirled with sweet strawberry filling, these Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are topped with rich strawberry cream cheese frosting.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 4 Cups Flour plus more for rolling
  • ½ Cup Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Warm Water
  • 2 ¼ tsp Yeast one packet
  • 6 Tbsp Butter melted
  • 1 Cup Milk warm
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Salt

For the Filling

  • 1 Cup Strawberry Jam
  • 1 Cup Finely Diced Strawberries
  • 1-2 tsp Cinnamon

For the Frosting

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 Tbsp Strawberry Jam
  • ⅓ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1-2 Tbsp Heavy Cream

Instructions

To Make the Dough

  • First we’re going to proof the yeast to make sure it is alive and active. In a small bowl mix warm water, 1 tbsp of sugar and yeast stir and set aside for 10 minutes. It should be foamy and smell yeasty.
  • Next in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment add in 2 cups of flour, salt and the yeast mixture. Mix until it starts to form a dough.
  • Next add in the melted butter and eggs, and one more cup of the flour. Continue mixing until the flour is incorporate.
  • Next add in the milk, remaining sugar and remaining flour. Allow to mix until the dough comes together completely and pulls away from the sides forming a ball in the bottom of the bowl.
  • Transfer the dough to a large bowl that has been oiled or sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Place in a warm area to let rise for about an hour or until doubled in size.
  • Once doubled place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

To Make the Cinnamon Rolls

  • Lightly grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and lightly flour your working surface. You will be slicing on this surface so I recommend using a cutting board or mat.
  • Gently roll dough into a rectangle about 15×18 inches. Make sure your dough is not sticking as you roll, add additional flour to the surface if needed.
  • Spread the strawberry jam across the top of the dough and then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon. Then spread the finely diced strawberries across the dough.
  • Starting from the top (it should be the longer side) gently roll the dough toward you to create a log shape. Once the dough is rolled completely up the seam side should be down.
  • Next using a very sharp knife slice about ½ inch off of each end. Now cut the log in half, then each half into thirds , and then each of those thirds in half. This should create 12 rolls that are equal size.
  • Place the pieces in your prepared pan. Lightly cover and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes. The rolls should be risen a good bit.
  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • Place the risen rolls in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool for 20 minutes.

To Make the Frosting

  • While they are cooling mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and strawberry jam in a medium bowl with an electric mixer.
  • To thin the frosting add heavy cream a teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Spread the frosting across the still warm rolls and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.