Strawberries and Cream Sweet Rolls
Strawberries and Cream Sweet Rolls are soft, pillowy rolls filled with cream cheese and strawberry preserves, then topped with a whipped cream cheese frosting. They're perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a sweet treat anytime!
Servings: 9 rolls
Calories: 598kcal
Ingredients
Rolls
- ⅔ cup (163 g) whole milk, warmed in the microwave for about 30 seconds
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1 envelope (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (127 g) bread flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (128 g) strawberry preserves
Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (188 g) confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Dough
- To the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, add the warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast. Mix together and let sit for about 5 minutes, until the yeast becomes foamy.
- Add eggs, butter, the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, all-purpose flour, bread flour, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined. Continue kneading on medium speed for about 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth.
- Spray a medium bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to grease all sides. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has doubled, transfer it to a floured work surface. Roll the dough into a 10×15-inch rectangle.
Filling
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar together using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the dough, covering the entire surface. Top with an even layer of strawberry preserves.
Assembly
- Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Starting from the long edge of the dough, tightly roll it up into a log.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 9 equal rolls and place them in the prepared baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until the rolls have doubled in size.
Bake
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Bake the rolls for 35-40 minutes, until they are lightly golden around the edges and cooked through in the center.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly.
Frosting
- While the rolls are cooling, make the frosting. To the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese, butter, and confectioners' sugar. Mix on low until just combined. Then, switch to the whisk attachment and whip on high for 4-5 minutes until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- Once the rolls are still warm but not hot, generously frost them with the whipped cream cheese frosting.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 1roll with frosting | Calories: 598kcal