Description
Delightful strawberry cream cheese rolls bring sweet memories of summer’s embrace, dancing with fresh fruit and creamy indulgence. Warm, pillowy pastry wraps around luscious filling, promising pure comfort you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
Leavening and Binding:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Finishing and Flavor:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk, allowing it to become frothy and aromatic for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt, creating a soft, pillowy dry base for the dough.
- Whisk eggs into the yeast mixture, then gently fold this liquid blend into the flour mixture until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, developing its gluten structure.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for approximately 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangular shape, spreading softened cream cheese evenly across the surface.
- Dice strawberries and sprinkle them uniformly over the cream cheese layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, then slice into 1-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
- Arrange the rolls in a buttered baking dish, allowing them to rest and rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- While still warm, dust the rolls with powdered sugar and drizzle vanilla-infused glaze over the top for a sweet finish.
Notes
- Activate yeast carefully in milk between 100-110°F to ensure proper fermentation without killing the live cultures.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and cream cheese to create smoother, more consistent dough texture.
- Select ripe, sweet strawberries and pat them dry after dicing to prevent excess moisture from making rolls soggy.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, adding xanthan gum for better dough elasticity.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 136 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg