Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls with Fresh Strawberries and Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Introduction

These Strawberry Rolls are soft, sweet, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor. Cream cheese and strawberry jam create a luscious filling, while a light cream cheese frosting with diced strawberries finishes them off perfectly. They’re a delightful treat for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm 2% milk (about 115°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup salted butter (melted or softened)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
• 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/3 cup strawberry jam
• 2 cups diced strawberries
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (for pouring over risen rolls)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
• 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup diced strawberries (for frosting)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pour the warm milk into the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to activate.
2. Step 2: Add the eggs, melted butter, salt, and sugar to the milk and yeast mixture.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups of the flour and mix using the beater blade just until ingredients are barely combined. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid.
4. Step 4: Remove the beater blade and attach the dough hook. Knead the dough on medium speed, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if needed, until elastic and smooth, about 5-7 minutes. The dough should be tacky but not too sticky.
5. Step 5: Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and place it in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
6. Step 6: While the dough rises, beat together the cream cheese and strawberry jam until smooth for the filling. Set aside.
7. Step 7: Lightly flour a work surface and rolling pin. Turn the risen dough onto the surface, dust the top with flour, and roll into approximately a 24×15 inch rectangle.
8. Step 8: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the diced strawberries on top.
9. Step 9: Starting at a long edge, roll up the dough tightly like a jelly roll. Slice into 12 equal rolls and place them in a greased 10×15 inch baking pan.
10. Step 10: Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 20 minutes or until nearly doubled. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
11. Step 11: Warm the heavy cream until just warm to the touch. Pour it gently over the risen rolls to soak in before baking.
12. Step 12: Bake the rolls for 25 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Check at 20 minutes and cover with foil if browning too quickly.
13. Step 13: While rolls cool, prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, softened cream cheese, and diced strawberries with a hand mixer. Allow it to rest briefly so juices release and frosting thickens. Add a tablespoon of heavy cream if needed.
14. Step 14: Spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting over the cooled rolls and serve.

Tips & Variations

• Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother dough and frosting.
• If fresh strawberries are out of season, substitute with frozen diced berries (thawed and drained) or raspberries for a different flavor.
• To ensure a warm place for rising, briefly preheat your oven to the lowest setting, turn it off, and place the dough inside with the door closed.
• For a vanilla twist, use almond extract in the frosting instead of vanilla.
• Don’t over-flour the dough—it’s okay if it’s slightly tacky as this keeps the rolls soft and moist.

Storage

Store the strawberry rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving. Add fresh frosting if desired after reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these rolls without a stand mixer?

Yes, you can knead the dough by hand on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, though it will require more effort.

Can I prepare the dough ahead of time?

Absolutely! After the first rise, you can refrigerate the dough overnight. Bring it back to room temperature before rolling and assembling the rolls.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls with Fresh Strawberries and Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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• Author: Rafael
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield: 12 rolls 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Delicious, soft Strawberry Rolls featuring a creamy strawberry and cream cheese filling rolled into a tender dough, topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting. These sweet rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, combining fresh strawberries with a smooth filling and rich glaze.

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

• 1 cup warm 2% milk (about 115°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast (Red Star Platinum Baking Yeast recommended)
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup salted butter (melted, or softened, not hot)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)

Filling Ingredients

• 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/3 cup strawberry jam
• 2 cups diced strawberries

Topping Ingredients

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (warmed, for pouring over risen rolls)

Frosting Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
• 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup diced strawberries

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Instructions

1. Activate yeast: Pour the warm 2% milk into the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the instant dry yeast over the top. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to activate and become frothy.
2. Combine wet ingredients: Add the two room-temperature eggs, melted (but not hot) salted butter, salt, and granulated sugar to the yeast mixture. Mix gently to combine.
3. Add flour and rest: Stir in 4 cups of the all-purpose flour using the beater blade until the ingredients are barely combined. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the flour absorbs the liquid.
4. Knead the dough: Replace the beater blade with the dough hook. Knead on medium speed for 5-7 minutes, gradually adding up to 1/2 cup additional flour as needed, until the dough becomes elastic, smooth, and slightly tacky without being too sticky.
5. First rise: Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, transfer the dough into it, and cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot (like a warmed but off oven) and let it rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Avoid over-proofing to keep rolls tender.
6. Prepare filling: While the dough rises, beat 6 ounces cream cheese with 1/3 cup strawberry jam in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
7. Roll out dough: Lightly flour a pastry mat and rolling pin. Turn the risen dough onto the floured surface, sprinkle with flour on top, and roll into approximately a 24×15 inch rectangle.
8. Add filling: Spread the cream cheese and jam mixture evenly over the dough rectangle. Sprinkle 2 cups diced strawberries evenly on top.
9. Shape rolls: Starting at the long edge, roll the dough tightly like a jelly roll. Cut into 12 equal slices and place them in a greased 10×15 inch baking pan.
10. Second rise: Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 20 minutes or until nearly doubled. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
11. Prepare heavy cream: Warm 1/2 cup heavy cream until it’s just warm to the touch, not hot. Once the rolls have risen, pour the cream over the top, allowing it to soak in around the rolls.
12. Bake: Bake the rolls for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and cooked through in the center. Start checking at 20 minutes. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the remainder of baking.
13. Make frosting: While rolls cool, combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 ounces softened cream cheese, and 1/2 cup diced strawberries in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until the frosting becomes creamy and spreadable. If needed, let sit a minute or add 1 tablespoon heavy cream to adjust consistency.
14. Frost rolls: Spread the cream cheese strawberry frosting evenly over the cooled rolls and serve.

Notes

• Use room temperature eggs for better dough consistency.
• Do not add too much flour during kneading; dough should remain slightly tacky.
• Let the heavy cream be warm, not hot, when pouring over the rolls to avoid melting the filling prematurely.
• Cover rolls with foil if they brown too quickly in the oven.
• The size of the dough rectangle can vary slightly; the number of rolls and baking times might adjust accordingly.
• The frosting will thin as the diced strawberries release juice—do not add liquid too soon.
• These rolls are best served the same day for freshness but can be stored covered in the refrigerator.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Breakfast / Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry rolls, cream cheese strawberry rolls, sweet rolls, strawberry cream cheese filling, breakfast rolls, strawberry jam rolls