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Strawberry Rolls with Lemon Icing

Fluffy Strawberry Rolls with Zesty Lemon Icing Delight

Delight in these Strawberry Rolls with Lemon Icing, a perfect treat celebrating the season with fruity flavors and a zesty finish.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm to 105-110°F
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar (for yeast)
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup White Granulated Sugar
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for dough strength
For the Strawberry Jam
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • whole milk Whole Milk Adjust to desired consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Pan
  • Mixer with Dough Hook

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Proof Yeast: In a small bowl, stir together warm whole milk, active dry yeast, and sugar. Allow to sit until bubbly and frothy.
  2. Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine eggs and melted butter with the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, sugar, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Prepare Strawberry Jam: Cook chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thick, then stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken. Refrigerate to cool.
  5. Shape Rolls: Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread with cooled jam, cut into strips, and roll each strip tightly into spirals.
  6. Second Rise: Place spirals in a greased pan, cover, and let rise for about 30 minutes until puffed.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
  8. Make Icing: Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar together. Add lemon zest and milk to achieve desired consistency.
  9. Icing the Rolls: Drizzle icing over warm rolls and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow homemade jam to cool for at least 2 hours before using. Prepare rolls the night before for easy morning baking.

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