Strawberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Introduction

These Strawberry Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. A sweet cream cheese filling and a luscious strawberry glaze make them a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. They’re easier to make than you might think and sure to impress!

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm 2% milk (about 115 degrees F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup salted butter (melted, not hot)
• 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 the 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

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 bowl. Mix gently to combine.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups of flour and mix with the beater blade until ingredients are barely combined. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquids.
4. Step 4: Scrape the dough off the beater blade and switch to the dough hook. Knead on medium speed, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if needed, until the dough is elastic and smooth (5–7 minutes). The dough should be slightly tacky.
5. Step 5: Grease a large bowl with cooking spray. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and place in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, prepare the filling by beating the cream cheese and strawberry jam together until smooth. Set aside.
7. Step 7: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a roughly 24×15 inch rectangle. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough, then sprinkle diced strawberries on top.
8. Step 8: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log and cut into 12 slices. Place the slices in a greased 10×15 inch baking pan, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes until nearly doubled.
9. Step 9: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Warm the heavy cream until just warm to the touch and pour it over the risen rolls, letting it soak in.
10. Step 10: Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. If browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
11. Step 11: While the rolls cool, prepare the frosting by combining powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, softened cream cheese, and diced strawberries with a hand mixer. Mix on low speed without adding liquid until spreadable. Add 1 tablespoon heavy cream if needed.
12. Step 12: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled rolls and serve.

Tips & Variations

• Use room temperature eggs for better dough consistency and rise.
• If fresh strawberries are not in season, frozen diced strawberries (thawed and drained) can be used instead.
• For a different flavor, swap vanilla extract in the frosting for almond extract.
• Don’t over-flour the dough when rolling to keep the rolls soft and tender.
• Cover the rolls loosely with foil during baking if they start browning too fast to avoid burning.

Storage

Store the strawberry rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best freshness. They can also be refrigerated for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven to warm the rolls and slightly soften the frosting.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. Just cover it well and allow it to come to room temperature before rolling and adding the filling.

Can I use fresh strawberries in the filling and frosting?

Absolutely! Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor and texture. Just dice them evenly and use as instructed.

Strawberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Deliciously soft and sweet strawberry rolls filled with a creamy strawberry jam and cream cheese mixture, topped with a fresh strawberry cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls combine a tender dough with juicy diced strawberries, creating a delightful fruity treat.

• Author: Dylan
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Yield: 12 rolls 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dough

• 1 cup warm 2% milk (about 115 degrees F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup salted butter (melted, but not hot)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)

Filling

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

Topping and Glaze

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (warmed 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

Instructions

1. Activate the yeast: Pour the warm milk into the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the instant dry yeast over the top. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the yeast begins to bloom.
2. Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs, melted butter (not hot), salt, and granulated sugar to the yeast mixture in the mixer bowl.
3. Combine flour: Add 4 cups of flour and mix briefly with the beater blade just until barely combined. Rest the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate.
4. Knead dough: Replace the beater blade with the dough hook. Knead on medium speed, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if needed, for 5-7 minutes until the dough is elastic and smooth. The dough should be slightly tacky and may stick to the sides, which is normal.
5. First rise: Transfer dough into a large bowl sprayed with cooking spray, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and set in a warm place (such as inside the turned-off warm oven) to rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
6. Prepare filling: Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and strawberry jam with a hand mixer in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
7. Roll out dough: Lightly flour a pastry mat and rolling pin. Turn the dough out and roll into approximately a 24×15 inch rectangle.
8. Spread filling: Use a rubber spatula to evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the dough. Sprinkle diced strawberries evenly over the filling.
9. Shape rolls: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a jelly roll shape. Cut into 12 slices and place them in a greased 10×15 inch baking pan.
10. Second rise: Cover the pan and let rolls rise for 20 minutes until nearly doubled. Preheat oven to 350ºF meanwhile.
11. Prepare for baking: Warm the heavy cream until just warm to the touch (not hot). Pour the warm cream evenly over the risen rolls to soak in.
12. Bake: Bake rolls for 25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and cooked through. Check at 20 minutes and tent with foil if browning too quickly. Baking time may vary depending on roll size and pan.
13. Make frosting: While rolls cool, combine powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, softened cream cheese, and diced strawberries in a large bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until glaze becomes spreadable; allow to sit or mix on low speed to release juices. Add 1 tablespoon heavy cream if needed to achieve spreadable consistency.
14. Frost rolls: Spread the cream cheese strawberry frosting over the cooled rolls evenly before serving.

Notes

• Use warm milk at about 115°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
• The dough should be slightly sticky; avoid adding too much flour to keep rolls soft and tender.
• Allow the dough to rise in a warm place, such as inside the oven turned off but warm, to achieve a good rise.
• Do not let the dough over-proof, or rolls may become too airy and lose structure.
• Use fresh diced strawberries for the best filling and frosting flavor.
• The heavy cream poured over before baking keeps the rolls moist and tender.
• Adjust frosting consistency by adding a bit of heavy cream if the glaze is too thick.
• Cover rolls loosely with foil during baking if browning too fast to prevent burning.

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