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Strawberries and Cream Sweet Rolls

Homemade sweet rolls filled with strawberries and cream cheese, these delectable treats evoke warm memories and joyous moments around the table.
Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup whole milk, warmed Make sure it’s warm, not hot, to activate the yeast
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon for yeast activation
  • 1 envelope active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten Helps in achieving a soft texture
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Using high-quality butter enhances flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup bread flour For an extra chewy bite
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar For the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves Or homemade if you’re feeling adventurous
Frosting Ingredients
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar For that sweet finish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warmed milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let this sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add the remaining sugar, beaten eggs, softened butter, all-purpose flour, bread flour, and salt. Mix until combined and then knead the dough in the bowl for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place your dough in a greased bowl, covering it with a clean kitchen towel. Allow it to rise for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Assembly and Baking
  1. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 10x15 inch rectangle, ensuring even thickness for best results.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, and granulated sugar until fluffy and well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled dough, then layer the strawberry preserves on top.
  3. Roll the dough tightly from the long end and cut it into 9 equal segments. Place these in a greased 9x9 inch dish, making sure they are snug but not overcrowded.
  4. Cover the dish with a towel and let them rise for another hour, puffing up beautifully.
  5. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Bake the rolls for 35-40 minutes, until they turn golden brown and a little bit puffy.
Frosting
  1. While the rolls are baking, whip together the softened cream cheese, butter, and confectioners’ sugar until fluffy and smooth.
  2. Once the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, generously frost them while they are still warm.

Notes

You can prepare the rolls up to the second rise, refrigerate overnight, and bake them in the morning. Leftover rolls can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.