Description
Delight in these soft and fluffy Strawberry Rolls filled with sweet strawberry jam and fresh strawberries, topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this recipe combines tender yeast dough with a delightful fruity filling and creamy topping, baked to golden perfection.
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 fresh strawberries, 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
- Milk (optional, to adjust icing consistency)
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 it dissolves and becomes foamy.
- Mix Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter, egg, and the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook, knead for 3 to 5 minutes until the dough is elastic and soft.
- First Rise: Lightly oil a bowl and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size. To speed up the process, preheat the oven to 350°F for 1 minute, then turn it off and place the dough inside.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Butter a 9-inch pie plate or a cast-iron skillet thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Roll and Fill: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into an 18×12 inch rectangle. Spread strawberry jam evenly over the dough surface, then sprinkle the chopped fresh strawberries on top.
- Shape Rolls: Starting from the far side, roll the dough tightly towards you. Pinch the edge to seal and cut into 8 equal rolls.
- Second Rise: Arrange the rolls close together in the prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let them rise again until doubled in size. Use the warm oven method (350°F for 1 minute then off) if you want to quicken the rising.
- Prepare Icing: In a mixer, combine the cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add a little milk if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
- Ice and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool for 10 minutes after baking. Drizzle generously with the cream cheese icing, then serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Using fresh strawberries in addition to jam adds texture and fresh flavor.
- The warm oven method helps speed up dough rising without overheating.
- Adjust icing consistency with milk for easier drizzling or spreading.
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth icing.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
