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Strawberry Lemon Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe

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These Strawberry Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a homemade strawberry jam. Topped with a tangy lemon cream cheese icing, they make a perfect sweet treat for breakfast or dessert. The dough is enriched with eggs and butter, giving it a tender crumb, while the fresh strawberry filling adds natural flavor and sweetness.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup Whole milk (warmed, 105°-110°)
  • 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 1/4 tsp Sugar (to activate the yeast)
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
  • 4 cups All purpose flour (spooned and leveled; add extra if dough is too sticky)
  • 1 tsp Salt

Strawberry Jam

  • 2 cups Fresh strawberries (washed, hulled and sliced)
  • 1 tsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch

Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 oz Cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tbsp Butter (softened)
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 Zest of lemon
  • 2 tbsp Whole milk

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a bowl, stir together warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Let the mixture stand until bubbly, about 10 minutes, to proof the yeast.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the room temperature eggs, melted butter, and the activated yeast mixture.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt to the wet mixture. Attach a dough hook and mix on low speed until the dough begins to form. Increase to medium speed and knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray. Place the kneaded dough into the bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
  5. Prepare Strawberry Jam: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Cook the mixture until it begins to simmer, using a potato masher to mash the berries as they soften.
  6. Thicken Jam: Stir together water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Pour this into the strawberry mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the jam thickens considerably. Remove from heat and refrigerate until completely cool.
  7. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 14×18-inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, ensuring the long side is closest to you.
  8. Spread Jam: Using an offset spatula, spread an even layer of the cooled strawberry jam all the way to the edges of the dough rectangle.
  9. Cut and Shape Rolls: Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into 12 strips, each about 1 1/2 inches wide. Starting from the long side closest to you, roll each strip away from you into a spiral shape and place them carefully into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
  10. Second Rise: Loosely cover the pan and allow the rolls to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
  11. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden brown on top.
  12. Prepare Lemon Cream Cheese Icing: In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and lemon zest with a handheld mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in the whole milk until fully combined.
  13. Ice the Rolls: Once the rolls are warm from the oven, spoon the lemon cream cheese icing on top and spread evenly using an offset spatula. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is warmed to 105°-110° to effectively activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Use fresh strawberries for best flavor in the jam; frozen berries may add extra moisture.
  • If dough is too sticky after initial mixing, add additional flour one tablespoon at a time until manageable.
  • The rolls can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
  • For even softer rolls, brush tops with melted butter immediately after baking.

Keywords: Strawberry rolls, sweet rolls, breakfast rolls, homemade strawberry jam, lemon cream cheese icing, soft rolls

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