Strawberry cream cheese rolls are a delicious and sweet pastry dish made with strawberry filling and cream cheese wrapped in soft and flaky dough. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Here’s a basic recipe to make your own strawberry cream cheese rolls:
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
For the Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry jam or preserves
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water, and butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Add the milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until you have a soft and slightly sticky dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Roll out the dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border along one of the long edges.
- Spread the strawberry jam over the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge without the border, forming a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
- Bake:
- Place the slices in the greased baking dish, spacing them evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm strawberry cream cheese rolls.
- Serve:
- Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
These strawberry cream cheese rolls are best served fresh and warm. They make for a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert, and the combination of sweet strawberries and creamy cheese is sure to please your taste buds.
