Description
Delight in these soft and fluffy Strawberry Rolls topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these rolls combine fresh strawberries and strawberry jam rolled into a tender dough, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a smooth, sweet cream cheese glaze.
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
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Warm the milk in the microwave for 30 seconds to create a lukewarm liquid. Stir in the active dry yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is dissolved and foamy, indicating it is active and ready to use.
- Mix Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter, egg, and the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, knead the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes until the dough is elastic, soft, and slightly sticky.
- First Rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm spot until it has doubled in size. To speed this up, place the bowl in a warm oven at 350°F for 1 minute, then turn the oven off and let the dough rise inside.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Butter a 9-inch pie plate or a cast-iron skillet thoroughly to prevent sticking and for better browning of the rolls.
- Roll and Fill: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into an 18 by 12-inch rectangle. Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the dough’s surface, then sprinkle the chopped fresh strawberries over the jam to ensure a fruity filling.
- Shape Rolls: Starting from the far side, roll the dough tightly toward you to form a log. Pinch the seam closed to seal it, then cut the roll into 8 equal-sized pieces.
- Second Rise: Arrange the rolls cut-side up in the prepared buttered dish. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise again until doubled in size, using the warm oven method if desired for best results.
- Prepare Icing: In a mixer, combine cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until the icing is smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding a little milk to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken, as desired.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the risen rolls in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Ice and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool for 10 minutes after baking. Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the warm rolls before serving for a deliciously gooey topping.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better dough consistency.
- The warm oven method helps speed up dough rising but ensure the oven is turned off to avoid overproofing.
- Chopped fresh strawberries add texture and burst of freshness; you can adjust the quantity to preference.
- Make sure rolls have cooled slightly before icing to prevent the glaze from melting too much.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
