Buddy Fruits Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Looking for a fun twist on a traditional pastry this #NationalPastryDay? These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are an unexpected and delightful treat that will soon become a crowd favorite for you and your Buddies! Unlike traditional jam or preserves that can be sticky and hard to work with, Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread is smooth and easy to spread on the dough—making the recipe simple, quick, and mess-free!

Dough:

• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, or 4 oz.)
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg

Filling:

• 1 ½ cup of Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional, see note below.)

Frosting:

• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 1/2- 2 cups of powdered sugar (depending on how sweet you like it.)
• Heavy cream or milk as needed to thin icing.

1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in butter; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Whisk together. Add egg and the milk mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, using a spoon to stir well after each addition.
3. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes, or alternately use the dough hook in a stand mixer. When ready, the dough will spring back when lightly pressed.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle. (can use a 9x13 baking dish as a guide.) 
6. Spread Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread. all over the dough- all the way to the edges. Sprinkle cinnamon on top of compote if using.
7. Using a pizza cutter or knife, slice dough into 12 equal strips. Roll them up one at a time and place them into the baking pan.
8. Cover and let the rolls rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C).
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, or until golden. Let cool for about 10 minutes and then add some fresh strawberry slices if desired and slather them with frosting. Top with Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread. 
10. To make the frosting: Whip together the softened butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Beat until creamy and spreadable. Add heavy cream or milk as needed.