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
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:
- 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.
- In a stand-mixer bowl or large bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and the yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead & First Rise:
- Knead (by mixer with dough hook or by hand on floured surface) about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot 1 hour, or until doubled.
Prepare Filling:
- While dough rises, stir together chopped strawberries, jam, and softened butter in a small bowl.
Shape Rolls:
- Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 12×16″ rectangle.
- Brush with strawberry filling, leaving a ½″ border.
Roll & Cut:
- Tightly roll from the long side into a log.
- Cut into 12 equal slices and arrange cut-side up in a greased 9×13″ pan.
Second Rise & Bake:
- Cover rolls loosely and let rise 20 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 18–20 minutes until lightly golden. Cool 10 minutes.
Make the Icing:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until thick.
- Mix in almond extract and a drop or two of pink coloring until desired hue.
Finish & Serve:
- Drizzle or spread icing over warm rolls.
- Top with sprinkles and extra chopped strawberries if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
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Flour Adjustment: If dough is too sticky, add flour 1 Tbsp at a time; if too dry, add milk 1 Tbsp at a time.
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Overnight Option: After shaping, cover and refrigerate rolls overnight; bake directly from fridge, adding 5 minutes to bake time.
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Strawberry Swap: Use other berry jams or fresh diced fruit for variation.
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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
