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Raspberry Sweet Rolls

Delicious Raspberry Sweet Rolls for a Cozy Brunch Treat

Raspberry Sweet Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic roll, perfect for brunch. Soft, fluffy, and topped with cream cheese glaze.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 41 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm to 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it's fresh
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Adjust as needed
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil For greasing bowl
For the Raspberry Filling
  • 2 cups Raspberries Fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on tartness
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust as needed
  • 1 pinch Fine Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bloom the Yeast: Warm the milk to 110°F, whisk in sugar and sprinkle yeast. Let it froth for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Make the Dough: Mix bloomed yeast with butter, eggs, salt, and add flour until soft dough forms.
  3. First Rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover and let rise for 60-90 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Filling: Mix raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and vanilla in a bowl.
  5. Prep the Pan: Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter.
  6. Roll Out the Dough: Punch down dough, roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle and spread with softened butter.
  7. Fill and Roll: Spread filling over dough, roll tightly and slice into 12 pieces.
  8. Second Rise: Place rolls in pan, cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  9. Bake the Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 22-26 minutes.
  10. Glaze the Rolls: Blend glaze ingredients, drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These Raspberry Sweet Rolls are versatile; try blueberries for variation or a dairy-free version with alternatives.

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