Description
Delight in these fluffy Strawberry Rolls topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. Soft yeast dough is filled with sweet strawberry jam and fresh chopped strawberries, then baked to golden perfection. Finished with a smooth, creamy frosting, these rolls make a perfect breakfast treat or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened to room temperature
- 1 egg
Filling
- ¾ cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh and chopped into small pieces
Cream Cheese Icing
- ½ cup cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Warm the milk in the microwave for 30 seconds until lukewarm. Stir in the active dry yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is dissolved and foamy.
- Prepare Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter, egg, and the activated yeast mixture. Using a dough hook, knead for 3-5 minutes until the dough becomes elastic and soft.
- First Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place until doubled in size. To speed this up, place the covered dough in a warm oven set to 350°F for 1 minute then turned off.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Generously butter a 9-inch pie plate or cast-iron skillet to prevent sticking.
- Shape Rolls: Roll the dough out on a floured surface to form an 18×12 inch rectangle. Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the chopped fresh strawberries on top.
- Roll and Cut: Starting from the far edge, roll the dough tightly toward you, pinching the seam closed at the end. Cut the roll into 8 equal slices to form individual rolls.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls cut side up into the prepared dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let them rise again until doubled in a warm place, using the warm oven method if desired.
- Make Icing: Combine the cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a mixer bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust the texture by adding a little milk or powdered sugar as needed for a spreadable consistency.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 30 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle generously with the cream cheese icing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for best results, and ensure milk is lukewarm to properly activate yeast.
- Butter the baking dish well to prevent sticking and help rolls brown evenly.
- The warm oven method helps speed dough rising but ensure the oven is off while proofing to avoid killing the yeast.
- Adjust cream cheese icing consistency to suit your preference—thicker for spreading or thinner for drizzling.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- These rolls can be reheated briefly in the microwave or oven before serving to refresh softness.
