Description

These Pressure Cooker Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry compote and a hint of cinnamon. The dough is tender and slightly sweet with a fresh lemon zest, and baking finishes them off with a golden crust. Topped with a luscious cream cheese and strawberry glaze, these rolls are the perfect sweet breakfast or dessert treat made easily using your pressure cooker.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough Ingredients

3/4 cup milk (lukewarm to help yeast wake up)
1/2 cup butter (melted into the milk)
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (for tender dough)
1 package instant yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/4 cup white sugar (to sweeten the dough just right)
1 lemon zest (adds fresh citrus kick)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to balance flavors)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for warm spice)
1 egg (for richness and binding)

Filling

1/2 batch strawberry compote (for fruity filling)

Topping

Cream cheese icing mixed with strawberry compote and powdered sugar (for glazing the rolls)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready when the rolls are done rising and you’re ready to bake them to a golden finish.
Wake Up Yeast: Warm the milk gently until lukewarm (about 100°F), then melt the butter into it. This warmth helps activate the yeast, ensuring the dough rises properly.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, lemon zest, salt, and optional cinnamon. These dry ingredients create the flavorful base for your dough.
Form Dough: Add the warm milk and butter mixture along with the egg into the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough starts to come together into a shaggy mass.
Knead Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth, elastic, and soft to the touch. This develops the gluten for a tender crumb.
First Rise: Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare Rolls: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Spread the strawberry compote evenly over the surface. Roll the dough tightly from one long end to the other to form a log.
Slice & Second Rise: Slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Glaze & Serve: Allow rolls to cool slightly, then spread cream cheese icing mixed with strawberry compote and powdered sugar on top. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey, fruity delight!

Notes

Ensure the milk is lukewarm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
The optional cinnamon adds a warm spice, but you can omit it if preferred.
Use a greased bowl and dish to prevent sticking during rises and baking.
The cream cheese icing with strawberry compote gives a fresh fruity sweetness complementing the rolls perfectly.
For best results, let dough rise in a warm, draft-free environment.
You can prepare the strawberry compote ahead of time or use store-bought preserves as a substitute.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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