Description
Indulge in these delightful Cardamom Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a luscious cheesecake filling, vibrant strawberry compote, and delicate vanilla glaze. These rolls are perfect for a special breakfast or decadent dessert.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (250g / 2 cups): Provides structure and a soft texture.
- Granulated Sugar (80g / 6 tbsp): Adds sweetness to the dough and compote.
- Active Dry Yeast (5g / 1 tsp): Leavens the dough for a light and fluffy texture.
- Warm Whole-Milk (150ml / 2/3 cup): Adds moisture and activates the yeast.
- Unsalted Butter, Melted (30g / 2 tbsp): Adds tenderness and flavor.
- Large Egg (2): Contributes to richness, structure, and color.
- Salt (1g / ¼ tsp): Enhances flavors and controls yeast activity.
- Cream Cheese (225g / 8 oz), Softened: Creates a rich and creamy filling.
- Powdered Sugar (100g / ½ cup): Sweetens the filling and glaze.
- Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) (1.5 tsp): Enhances the flavor profile.
- Ground Cardamom (½ tsp): Adds a unique, fragrant flavor.
- Fresh Strawberries, Hulled and Sliced (300g / ≈2 cups): The star of the compote.
- Fresh Lemon Juice (1 tbsp / 15 ml): Brightens the strawberry flavor.
- Sliced Toasted Almonds (30g / ¼ cup): Adds a delightful crunch.
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Warm milk and add yeast and sugar; let sit 5-7 minutes until foamy.
- Make Dough: Combine flour, sugar, butter, egg, and salt; add yeast mixture and knead for 8-10 minutes.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, cardamom, and egg until light and fluffy.
- Make Compote: Cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cardamom until slightly thickened.
- Assemble Rolls: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread with filling and compote, and swirl.
- Roll and Slice: Roll dough tightly and slice into 12 pieces.
- Second Rise: Place rolls in a baking dish, cover, and let proof for 30-40 minutes.
- Bake Rolls: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and garnish with almonds and strawberries.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and ensure the yeast is fresh. Don’t overbake the rolls to maintain a soft texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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