Description
Indulge in soft, fluffy Strawberries and Cream Rolls featuring a luscious strawberry cream cheese filling and a tangy cream cheese frosting. These bakery-style treats are made with a tender homemade dough, sweet strawberry jam, and a melt-in-your-mouth creamy topping. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special breakfast.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (100-110℉)
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra as needed)
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1–1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, instant dry yeast, granulated sugar, salt, softened butter, and egg. Add the flour and mix with a dough hook on low speed. Once the flour starts to incorporate, increase to medium speed and add more flour if necessary, until the dough is soft, tacky, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl without sticking to your hands.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: Lightly grease a baking sheet or a 9×13-inch pan. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
- Fill the Dough: Spread the softened cream cheese over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Next, spread the strawberry jam evenly on top of the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of the jam layer.
- Roll and Slice: Starting along the long side, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife, gently cut the roll into 12 one-inch slices. Arrange the slices in the prepared pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the pan with a towel and let rolls rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, until puffed.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake the rolls for about 18 minutes, until they are barely golden brown on top.
- Make the Frosting: While the rolls are baking, use a hand mixer to whip together the softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar (1/2 cup at a time) until the desired consistency is reached. Beat in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin as needed.
- Frost and Serve: Spread the frosting on top of the warm, but not hot, rolls, allowing it to melt slightly. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra strawberry flavor, add 1/4 cup strawberry preserves to the frosting.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, mix the dough ingredients by hand, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and tacky.
- You may need to add extra flour to achieve the right dough consistency depending on humidity and flour brand.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer filling and frosting.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before frosting so it doesn’t melt off completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 337 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
