Chocolate Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (180g) warm milk (for the dough)
• 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp/7g) (for the dough)
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for the dough)
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk, room temp (for the dough)
• 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted (for the dough)
• ~ 3 cups (360g) all purpose flour (only add more if needed) (for the dough)
• 3/4 tsp salt (for the dough)
• + 1/3 cup warm heavy cream to pour over the rolls right before baking (for the dough)
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for the filling)
• 2/3 cup (135g) brown sugar, packed (for the filling)
• 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar (for the filling)
• 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for the filling)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for the filling)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla (for the filling)
• + chocolate chips and crushed freeze dried strawberries to sprinkle (for the filling)
• 6oz (170g) cream cheese, room temp (block style, not spreadable) (for the cream cheese icing)
• 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, room temp (for the cream cheese icing)
• 1 1/2 cup (180g) powdered sugar (for the cream cheese icing)
• 2-3 tbsp crushed freeze dried strawberries (for the cream cheese icing)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla (for the cream cheese icing)
• Topping: Chocolate drizzle & strawberries (for the cream cheese icing)

Instructions

1. These rolls are so soft and gooey, perfect for valentines!
2. Combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5-10 min until foamy.
3. Add eggs and melted butter, mix.
4. Stir in salt and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Knead the dough for 8-10 min.
6. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1 1/2 hrs or until doubled.
7. For the filling, mix the soft butter, both sugars, cocoa powder, vanilla, and cinnamon until combined/spreadable.
8. Roll dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
9. Spread the filling evenly all over and sprinkle chocolate chips and crushed freeze dried strawberries on top.
10. I like to use a pizza cutter or knife to first slice 8 pieces then roll them each up tightly.
11. (Or you can tightly roll the whole thing then slice)
12. Place in greased 9x13 pan.
13. Cover and let rise 30-45 more min.
14. Pour warm heavy cream over the rolls right before baking.
15. Bake at 350°F for 22-28 min until golden.
16. To make the icing, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
17. Then, beat in powdered sugar, crushed freeze dried strawberries, and vanilla until fully combined. Add 1 tsp milk if you want it thinner.
18. Spread over the warm rolls. Drizzle with chocolate & top with a strawberry.