🍓 Heavenly Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls

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🍓 Heavenly Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls

Yields: 10 Rolls | Total Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Ingredients

The Dough

  • 1 cup Milk (warmed to 110°F)

  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Active dry yeast

  • 1 large Egg

  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup Butter or margarine, softened

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp Salt

The Filling

  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries, diced

  • 3/4 cup Strawberry jam or preserves

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 oz Cream cheese, softened

  • 1/4 cup Butter, softened

  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Proof the Yeast: Warm the milk in the microwave for 30 seconds (aim for 110°F). Add the yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

  2. Mix & Knead: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the yeast mixture with the egg, sugar, butter, flour, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  4. Shape: Punch the dough down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12×18 inch rectangle.

  5. Fill: Spread the strawberry jam evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle the diced strawberries over the jam.

  6. Roll & Cut: Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the long side. Slice into 8-10 equal pieces and place them cut-side up in a greased 9×13 baking pan.

  7. Second Rise: Cover and let the rolls rise for 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 350°F.

  8. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown.

  9. Frost: While the rolls are warm, beat together the icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle generously over the rolls and serve warm.

Pro Tips for Success

  • Temperature Matters: Use room temperature ingredients for the dough and icing to ensure a smooth texture.

  • Slicing Hack: Use a serrated knife with a sawing motion to get clean cuts without squishing the dough.

  • Make-Ahead: You can prep these through step 6 the night before and let them do their second rise in the fridge overnight. Just bring them to room temperature before baking.

  • Freezer Friendly: You can freeze the unbaked rolls for up to 6 weeks. Thaw them overnight in the fridge and let them rise for 1 hour at room temperature before popping them in the oven.

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