Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Brioche
Soft brioche dough rolled with sweet strawberry cinnamon filling, baked until golden and topped with a creamy strawberry glaze. Perfectly balanced flavors for a comforting dessert or breakfast treat.
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer
- 1 saucepan
- 1 baking dish 9 x 13 inch, greased
- 1 Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk 105-110°F
- 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
- 4¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter very soft
- 1¾ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for filling
- Juice of half a lemon
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened (for glaze)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree reserved from filling, cold
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and ¼ cup sugar in a saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a jam-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
- Blend the cooked strawberry mixture until smooth and refrigerate until fully cooled; reserve 2 tablespoons of this puree for the glaze.
- In a stand mixer bowl, mix flour, ⅓ cup sugar, salt, and yeast briefly to combine.
- Add warm milk, softened butter, and egg to the dry ingredients; knead on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 16x12 inch rectangle.
- Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a border along one long edge.
- Roll the dough tightly from the opposite edge, then cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish with space between each; cover and let rise until puffy, 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F; bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly in the baking dish before preparing the glaze.
- Beat cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and reserved strawberry puree until smooth and creamy; add milk 1 teaspoon at a time for thinner consistency.
- Generously spread the cream cheese glaze over the slightly warm rolls and serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Use warm, not hot milk to activate yeast effectively.
- Fresh strawberries improve flavor.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.