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Fluffy Strawberry Sweet Rolls Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

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Soft, fluffy strawberry sweet rolls filled with fresh strawberries and strawberry preserves, topped with a silky cream cheese frosting. Perfect for brunch or cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup whole milk, warm (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped (or thawed frozen strawberries, drained)
  • ½ cup strawberry preserves (seedless preferred)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together flour and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until sticky dough forms, then knead by hand or with dough hook for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Lightly grease a bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling: Mix chopped strawberries, strawberry preserves, brown sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until combined. Set aside.
  5. Roll out the dough: Punch down dough and roll on floured surface into a 15×10-inch rectangle.
  6. Add the filling: Spread strawberry filling evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border on one long edge.
  7. Form the rolls: Roll dough tightly from the long side opposite the border into a log. Pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal rolls about 1 to 1¼ inches thick.
  8. Second rise: Arrange rolls cut-side up in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  9. Bake the rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Make the frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Thin with milk or cream if needed.
  11. Frost and serve: Let rolls cool about 10 minutes, then spread cream cheese frosting generously over warm rolls.

Notes

Use warm milk at about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Knead dough until smooth and elastic for best texture. Drain frozen strawberries well to avoid soggy rolls. Frost rolls while warm for best flavor. Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as noted.

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