Description
Deliciously warm cinnamon rolls filled with sweet strawberry compote, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, plus 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 batch strawberry compote
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons strawberry compote
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar
- Heavy cream or milk, as needed
Instructions
- Warm 3/4 cup milk to lukewarm temperature. In a stand mixer bowl, combine the warm milk, instant yeast, and a pinch of white sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter and let cool slightly. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, remaining white sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Add the cooled melted butter and egg to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough in the stand mixer on medium speed for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, turn onto a floured surface, and roll into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread 2 tablespoons softened butter over the dough, leaving a border. Spoon 1/2 batch strawberry compote over the butter and sprinkle with optional cinnamon. Roll up tightly and pinch to seal.
- Slice the dough into 12 equal pieces. Arrange cut-side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in 2 tablespoons strawberry compote until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth and desired consistency. Add cream or milk as needed.
- Spread or drizzle frosting over warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh strawberries mixed with sugar instead of compote.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg