Infuse your Christmas mornings with the sweet and tangy flavors of these Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, topped with a luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze. The soft, buttery dough, swirled with fruity strawberry filling and a hint of cinnamon, creates a delightful contrast to the bright citrus glaze. These rolls are perfect for a festive breakfast or a comforting holiday treat. Indulge in this heartwarming recipe and let the holiday spirit rise with every bite! 🎄🍓✨
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter (softened)
For the Filling:
- 1 (21 oz) can Strawberry Pie Filling
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sugar
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (one lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the milk and butter until the butter melts. Let it cool to lukewarm.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer with a dough hook (or kneading by hand), combine the flour mixture, egg, and water. Slowly add the lukewarm milk mixture and the remaining 1 cup of flour. Mix until the dough is smooth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Assemble the Rolls:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 9×15-inch rectangle, about ¼-½ inch thick.
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Roll the dough tightly from the 15-inch side to form a log, pinching the seams to seal. Slice into 9-12 rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the half and half, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until fully combined.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Prep Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Servings: 12
Treat your loved ones to these festive Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze and fill your holiday home with warmth and joy! 🎄🍋✨
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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
Infuse your Christmas mornings with the sweet and tangy flavors of these Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, topped with a luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze. The soft, buttery dough, swirled with fruity strawberry filling and a hint of cinnamon, creates a delightful contrast to the bright citrus glaze. These rolls are perfect for a festive breakfast or a comforting holiday treat. Indulge in this heartwarming recipe and let the holiday spirit rise with every bite! 🎄🍓✨
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter (softened)
For the Filling:
- 1 (21 oz) can Strawberry Pie Filling
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sugar
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (one lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the milk and butter until the butter melts. Let it cool to lukewarm.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer with a dough hook (or kneading by hand), combine the flour mixture, egg, and water. Slowly add the lukewarm milk mixture and the remaining 1 cup of flour. Mix until the dough is smooth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Assemble the Rolls:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 9×15-inch rectangle, about ¼-½ inch thick.
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Roll the dough tightly from the 15-inch side to form a log, pinching the seams to seal. Slice into 9-12 rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the half and half, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until fully combined.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Prep Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Servings: 12
Notes
Treat your loved ones to these festive Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze and fill your holiday home with warmth and joy! 🎄🍋✨