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The Best Strawberry Rolls Recipe (Fluffy & Gooey!)


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  • Author: Evelyn Marcella Rivera
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Rolls 1x

Description

Soft, pillowy yeast rolls swirled with a sweet strawberry filling and topped with a luscious cream-cheese-almond icing. These homemade strawberry rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—each bite delivers fluffy dough, gooey jam, and a creamy, nutty glaze you’ll crave!


Ingredients

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The Dough:

  • 1 cup Whole milk (Warm about 110°F)
  • 1 1/4 oz Active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted butter (Melted)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 eggs (At room temperature)
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour (Plus extra for dusting)

Strawberry Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups Fresh strawberries (Chopped)
  • 1 cup Strawberry jam (Your favorite brand)
  • 3/4 stick unsalted butter (Softened for spreading)
  • Cream-Cheese-Almond Icing
  • 1 block 4 oz Cream cheese (Softened)
  • 2 3/4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (Softened)
  • 3 tsp Almond extract
  • 1-2 drops Pink food coloring (Optional for color)
  • Optional Sprinkles (For garnish)
  • Optional Chopped fresh strawberries (For garnish)

Instructions

Activate Yeast & Mix Dough:

  1. Warm milk to 110°F. In a small bowl, whisk yeast into warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a stand-mixer bowl or large bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.

Knead & First Rise:

  1. Knead (by mixer with dough hook or by hand on floured surface) about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot 1 hour, or until doubled.

Prepare Filling:

  1. While dough rises, stir together chopped strawberries, jam, and softened butter in a small bowl.

Shape Rolls:

  1. Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 12×16″ rectangle.
  2. Brush with strawberry filling, leaving a ½″ border.

Roll & Cut:

  1. Tightly roll from the long side into a log.
  2. Cut into 12 equal slices and arrange cut-side up in a greased 9×13″ pan.

Second Rise & Bake:

  1. Cover rolls loosely and let rise 20 minutes until puffy.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 18–20 minutes until lightly golden. Cool 10 minutes.

Make the Icing:

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until thick.
  2. Mix in almond extract and a drop or two of pink coloring until desired hue.

Finish & Serve:

  1. Drizzle or spread icing over warm rolls.
  2. Top with sprinkles and extra chopped strawberries if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Flour Adjustment: If dough is too sticky, add flour 1 Tbsp at a time; if too dry, add milk 1 Tbsp at a time.

  • Overnight Option: After shaping, cover and refrigerate rolls overnight; bake directly from fridge, adding 5 minutes to bake time.

  • Strawberry Swap: Use other berry jams or fresh diced fruit for variation.

  • Storage: Store cooled rolls covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat gently.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Cuisine: American, Baking

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350