Transform your breakfast into a luxurious feast with these Ultimate Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls. Each roll is a soft, fluffy embrace filled with luscious cream cheese and sweet strawberry jam, then topped with a fresh strawberry glaze. This recipe takes the classic breakfast roll and infuses it with the summery essence of strawberries, offering a perfect combination of sweetness and creaminess that melts in your mouth.
Why You'll Love This: These strawberry rolls stand out for their fresh, fruity twist on the traditional breakfast roll. The addition of fresh strawberries both inside the rolls and in the glaze provides bursts of real fruit flavor that enhances the overall taste. The heavy cream bath before baking ensures each roll is decadently moist, making them irresistible from the first bite to the last.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for brunch gatherings, special occasions like Mother’s Day, or lazy weekend mornings, these strawberry cream cheese rolls will impress your guests and family alike. They're also a delightful treat to bake and share as a thoughtful gesture of love and appreciation.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, garnish the frosted rolls with thinly sliced fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. If you’re serving these at a brunch or special occasion, pair them with a refreshing mimosa or a cup of freshly brewed coffee to complement their sweetness.
For the Dough:
- 1 cup of milk, warmed to about 115°F
- 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup of just melted salted butter
- 4 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour (keep 1/2 cup aside for adjustment)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
For the Filling:
- 6 ounces of room temperature cream cheese
- 1/3 cup of strawberry jam
- 2 cups of finely chopped strawberries
For the Cream Bath:
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
For the Frosting:
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract
- 2 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of finely chopped strawberries
Instructions:
- In a mixer bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, letting it activate for a few minutes.
- Mix in the eggs, butter, salt, and sugar.
- Gradually add 4 cups of flour, mixing to just combine. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
- Switch to a dough hook and knead, incorporating up to 1/2 cup more flour if necessary, until the dough is elastic yet slightly tacky.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled.
- For the filling, blend cream cheese and strawberry jam until smooth, then set aside.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a 24x15 inch rectangle, spread with the cream cheese mixture, and sprinkle chopped strawberries on top.
- Roll up the dough, slice into 12 pieces, and place in a greased baking pan. Let rise again until nearly doubled.
- Warm the heavy cream slightly and pour over the risen rolls.
- Bake at 375°F for 22-25 minutes or until golden. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- For the frosting, mix powdered sugar, salt, extract, cream cheese, and strawberries until smooth, adjusting consistency with heavy cream if necessary.
- Spread the frosting on cooled rolls.
Enjoy these heavenly strawberry cream cheese rolls, a berry-filled delight that promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite, making your mornings or any moment special.