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Strawberry Rolls with Lemon Icing

Fluffy Strawberry Rolls with Zesty Lemon Icing Bliss

These Strawberry Rolls with Lemon Icing are a delightful twist on the traditional cinnamon roll, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm to 105°F-110°F
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it's not expired
  • 1/4 cup Sugar You can substitute granulated sugar if needed
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melt before using
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Use spoon-and-level method to avoid excess
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Ripe, hulled, and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening the jam
For the Icing
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Use more for extra sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For maximum zest!
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk Add gradually for consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • stand mixer
  • saucepan
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by warming the whole milk to 105°F-110°F in a small saucepan or microwave. Combine with active dry yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for about 10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine room-temperature eggs, melted butter, and the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, sugar, and salt while mixing. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a warm cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling by combining strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer for about 10 minutes, mash slightly, stir in cornstarch, cool in the fridge.
  5. Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread cooled jam, cut into strips, roll into spirals and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise for about 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. While rolls bake, prepare icing by beating cream cheese, powder sugar, and lemon zest. Gradually add milk to desired consistency.
  8. Spread icing over warm rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These Strawberry Rolls are best enjoyed warm. The lemon icing melts beautifully into the strawberry filling.

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