Cherry Cinnamon Rolls Filling (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ The Cherry Filling
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3 1/2 cups frozen cherries (454g)
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1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
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1/4 cup cold water (60g)
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2 tbs corn starch (20g)
→ The Dough
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1/4 cup warm water (60g)
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1 tsp active dry yeast (6g)
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3/4 cup whole milk (180g)
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1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
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2 large eggs
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4 1/2 cups bread flour (540g)
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1/2 tsp salt (3g)
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6 tbs unsalted butter, room temperature
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
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4 tbs unsalted butter, room temperature (57g)
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3 oz cream cheese, room temperature (85g)
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2 cups powdered sugar (260g)
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1-3 tbs whole milk (20-60g)
# Instructions:
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Combine cherries and sugar in a medium-sized pan and stir continuously over medium-high heat until gently boiling. Mix cold water and cornstarch in a bowl until dissolved, then add to the cherry mixture. Stir until thickened, remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl. Chill the filling in the fridge while preparing the dough.
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Whisk warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes until the yeast blooms and becomes bubbly.
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Combine milk, sugar, and eggs with the activated yeast. Sift bread flour and salt into the mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Add butter and mix with a stand mixer or by hand until incorporated. Knead for 10 minutes or until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise at 72°F (22°C) for 1 hour or until nearly doubled in size.
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Lightly flour a work surface, pat dough into a rectangle, and roll out to 14”x16”. Spread chilled filling over the dough, leaving a one-inch margin. Roll tightly, seal with water, and rest seam-side down. Cut into 12 rolls and place in an 11"x15" pan.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Allow rolls to rise in a warm spot at 72°F (21°C) for 30 minutes until poofy and doubled in size.
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Bake rolls at 350°F (177°C) for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Prepare frosting by mixing butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl until smooth. Allow rolls to cool for 15 minutes before frosting.
# Notes:
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Ensure yeast is fresh, as expired yeast will affect rising.
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Chill the filling to prevent dough from becoming too soft.
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Wet your knife between cuts for cleaner slices.
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Use an 11"x15" pan to accommodate expansion during baking.