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C. Motter Cindy

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Valentine Day Brunch Idea

A delightful and romantic breakfast idea featuring homemade strawberry cinnamon rolls with a pink cream cheese frosting, perfect for Valentine's Day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 cup Whole Milk warmed to 110 degrees
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 4 cups All Purpose Flour
Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries finely diced
Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Strawberry Jam
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • oven

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a stand mixer, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and the remaining sugar. Pour in the yeast mixture and slowly add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a warm towel, and let it rise in a quiet corner for 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. Finely dice the strawberries and set aside.
Assemble the Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Once the dough has doubled in size, roll it out into a large rectangle. Spread the softened butter mixture evenly over the dough.
  2. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix evenly over the butter. Scatter the diced strawberries over the surface.
  3. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal rounds. Place them in a baking dish and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
Bake the Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes until they are a beautiful golden brown.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Slather the frosting on the warm cinnamon rolls while they are still warm so it sinks into every crevice.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15g

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute plant-based butter and almond milk. For gluten-free cinnamon rolls, use a high-quality one-to-one flour blend. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in the oven at 300 degrees for about ten minutes to maintain freshness.
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