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Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe

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These Strawberry Rolls are soft, fluffy yeast rolls filled with a sweet and creamy strawberry cream cheese filling, topped with a luscious strawberry-cream cheese frosting with fresh diced strawberries. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat, they combine the comforting texture of classic rolls with a burst of fresh strawberry flavor and rich cream cheese.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup warm 2% milk (about 115 degrees F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted but not hot
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)

Filling

  • 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup strawberry jam
  • 2 cups diced strawberries

Topping

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (warmed, not hot)

Frosting

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup diced strawberries

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: Pour the warm milk into the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the yeast starts to activate and form bubbles.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, melted butter (not hot), salt, and granulated sugar to the milk and yeast mixture. Mix gently to combine.
  3. Add Flour and Rest: Add 4 cups of the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients and mix using the beater blade just until barely combined. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes so the flour absorbs the liquids.
  4. Knead the Dough: Remove the beater blade and attach the dough hook. Knead the dough on medium speed, gradually adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if needed, until the dough is elastic and smooth. This takes about 5-7 minutes. The dough should be tacky and slightly sticky but not excessively so.
  5. First Rise: Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Remove the dough from the mixer bowl with a rubber spatula and place it in the greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and set it in a warm place (such as inside a warmed then turned-off oven) to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare Filling: While the dough rises, in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and strawberry jam with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Set this filling aside.
  7. Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a pastry mat and turn the risen dough onto it. Sprinkle the top of the dough with flour and roll it into about a 24×15 inch rectangle using a floured rolling pin.
  8. Spread Filling and Add Strawberries: Using a rubber spatula, spread the cream cheese and jam filling evenly over the dough rectangle. Sprinkle the diced strawberries evenly over the filling layer.
  9. Form Rolls: Starting at the long edge, tightly roll the dough like a jelly roll. Cut the rolled dough into 12 even slices and place them in a greased 10×15 inch baking pan, spaced close together.
  10. Second Rise: Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 20 minutes or until nearly doubled in size. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  11. Prepare for Baking: Warm the heavy cream gently until just warm to the touch (not hot). Once the rolls have risen, carefully pour the warmed cream over the top, allowing it to soak in around the rolls.
  12. Bake: Bake the rolls for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and cooked through in the center. Check at 20 minutes and tent with foil if browning too quickly. Baking time may vary depending on pan and oven.
  13. Make Frosting: While the rolls cool, in a large bowl combine powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, softened cream cheese, and diced strawberries. Beat with a hand mixer. The mixture may seem liquid at first but will thicken as the strawberry juices release. If it remains too thin after several minutes, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.
  14. Frost the Rolls: Spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting over the cooled rolls generously before serving.

Notes

  • The dough should be tacky and slightly sticky after kneading; avoid adding too much extra flour to keep rolls soft.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better dough elasticity.
  • The warm rise method can be done by briefly warming the oven and then turning it off before placing the dough inside.
  • If the rolls brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil to prevent burning while baking through.
  • The frosting develops texture as the diced strawberries release their juices—patience is key.
  • Make sure the heavy cream poured over the rolls is only warm to help keep rolls moist but not soggy.

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