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Fresh Strawberry Rolls
Zahra

Fresh Strawberry Rolls

Soft, fluffy breakfast rolls filled with homemade strawberry jam and topped with tangy lemon cream cheese glaze.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 346

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 105-110°F
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 tsp granulated sugar for yeast activation
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened for glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 whole lemon, zested
  • 2 tbsp whole milk for glaze

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with dough hook
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife
  • Hand mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Proof the yeast by stirring it with 1/4 tsp sugar into warm milk (105-110°F). Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the proofed yeast, melted butter, and eggs in a stand mixer bowl. Add flour, sugar, and salt. Using a dough hook, mix on low until combined, then knead on medium speed for 5 minutes.
  3. Rise the dough in a greased bowl covered with a towel in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
  4. Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Mash berries as they cook. Mix water and cornstarch, add to berries, and cook 2-3 minutes until thick. Refrigerate until completely cool.
  5. Roll the dough into a 14x18 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread cooled strawberry filling evenly to the edges.
  6. Cut the dough into 12 strips (1.5 inches wide). Roll each strip away from you and place seam-side down in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  7. Proof again by covering loosely with a towel and letting rise 45 minutes to 1 hour, until puffy and touching.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Make the glaze by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and milk. Mix until creamy.
  10. Glaze the warm rolls with the lemon cream cheese mixture using an offset spatula.

Notes

  • Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off, do not scoop directly from the bag.
  • Cool strawberry filling completely before spreading on dough.
  • Dough can be refrigerated overnight after first rise. Punch down, cover, and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before rolling.
  • Rolls can be assembled and refrigerated overnight. Let rise 1.5-2 hours at room temperature before baking.