We’ve made it through to the end of another work week. Whether you had a long week or it flew by, I think we could all use some delicious breakfast pastries for our weekends! Weekends are the time for relaxed mornings and breakfast food that we don’t get to eat during the week, and this weekend is for strawberry filled cinnamon twists!
These cinnamon pastries will brighten any morning with their sweet strawberry filling and cream cheese drizzle. Strawberries are boiled down with a bit of sugar and nutmeg to create the perfect filling for soft, tender cinnamon twists. And since cinnamon twists need cream cheese, a light glaze is drizzled over the top.
Don’t let the longer list of instructions scare you away. The actual process isn’t that hard and the results are well worth the work! The actual shaping of the twists is simple, too. All you have to do is take each of your dough ropes and give it a twist. (The dough will lengthen as you twist it.) Then you’ll take the twist and form it into a spiral. You’ll then press down the center of each spiral. This will give you the well that you need to put the strawberry filling in. Just spoon in the filling and bake. Your house will soon be filled with the warm scents of cinnamon and strawberry. The hardest part is waiting for them to come out of the oven! Happy Friday!
- 3 C bread flour
- 2½ tbsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp Red Star Platinum Yeast or instant dry yeast
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
- 1 C milk, warmed to 120-130 degrees F
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- 1½ tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1½ C strawberries, chopped
- 1½ tbsp sugar
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp confectioner's sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- In the bowl of stand mixer, beat together 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add in egg, butter, and milk. Beat until just starting to combine. Add remaining cup flour.
- Replace paddle attachment with dough hook and knead for 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and starts to pull away from the edge of the bowl. Dough will be soft and somewhat sticky.
- Transfer to a large bowl that has been greased. Roll dough around bowl to coat. Cover with a clean towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- While dough is rising, prepare strawberry filling. Combine strawberries and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes or until strawberries soften and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Turn dough out onto floured surface and punch down. Roll out into an approximate 12x10 inch rectangle. Spread dough with softened butter. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Gently fold dough in half width wise. Cut dough into 12 strips. Twist each strip and shape twist into a ring. Press the dough down in the center to create a well for the filling.
- Place twists on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat. Cover with a clean towel and allow to rise for 20 minutes or until puffed. You may need to press down the center of the twists again before filling with strawberry filling.
- Preheat oven to 375 while twists are rising.
- Fill centers of twists with strawberry filling. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until twists just start to turn golden brown. Remove to a wire rack.
- Stir together cream cheese, confectioner's sugar and 1 tablespoon milk. Add up to another tablespoon milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over twists.
- Serve.
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
This is my idea of a perfect breakfast. Alongside a cup of coffee, that is! Pinned and stumbled!
taylor @ greens & chocolate says
I could totally go for one of these right now! I especially love the cream cheese drizzle 🙂
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
These are SO pretty! I would love to see one of these on my plate this morning!! 🙂
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
Wowza if I could start my morning off with these cinnamon twists it would be a good day.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
As a huge fan of strawberries, I know that I would love these! I can’t wait to try them!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These twists look amazing, Jessica! What a fun snack!
Aida@TheCraftingFoodie says
These are so gorgeous! Breakfast pastries are a weakness. I have to try these – pinned!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
How stunning are these!! I love the way they look, and of course, they sound delicious. Pinned!
Jessica says
Yum! These look so good!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These are so beautiful! Love that you filled these with a strawberry center and cinnamon filling. Sounds incredible!
Carla says
I’m so excited you made these from scratch as I love working with dough and yeast. Can’t wait for strawberry season in PA to make these!
Medha @ Whiak & Shout says
These look so great! That strawberry filling is to die for 🙂
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
I wish I was eating these for breakfast tomorrow with hot cup of coffee!! Yum.
Becky | The Cookie Rookie says
What a perfect way to wake up!! Delish!
Ramona says
The are cute and sound just like a perfect breakfast (or anytime) treat. 🙂
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Yum! These look so great!
Rina I Thee Cook says
Yes please! These look amazing!
tanya says
Oh my goodness Jessica these are so so good! I love the berries popping out of the twists. They look like a such a treat!
Beth @ bethcakes says
Oh wow, these little cinnamon twists are so cute! Love that you filled them with strawberry. So fun!
Ashley says
Oh my gosh these pastries look amazing!! And with strawberry – my favorite! Hope you are having a great weekend!
Zainab says
Yay yay!! I love the strawberry filling. Perfect perfect breakfast!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
These are amazing! I love that they’re almost like a Danish, but better because CINNAMON SUGAR!
RavieNomNoms says
oooooo baby! I would looove those little cinnamon twists of delicious! They look awesome!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
gorgeous! these are so pretty 🙂
Carol at Wild GooseTea says
I love sweet rolls a LOT. In fact it’s probably a down fall. You did a great job. They look
really sweet and inviting too.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love all your pastries! These look amazing.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
You seriously need to open up a bakery, because I would be your number one customer and would be in there every day to eat your pastries and breads! Namely this one, because cinnamon and fruit together ROCKS. I love this combo!