Description
These Raspberry Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh raspberry flavor complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they combine a tender yeast dough with a sweet and tangy raspberry filling, topped off with a smooth vanilla cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 cup warm water
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons instant yeast
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 ½ cups frozen raspberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- ½ block cream cheese (about 4 ounces)
- ½ stick butter (about 4 tablespoons)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, warm milk, sugar, instant yeast, and vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast bubbles, indicating activation.
- Mix Dough Ingredients: Add eggs to the activated yeast mixture. Using an electric mixer with a single beater attachment, gradually beat in the flour a little at a time to form the dough.
- Beat the Dough: Continue beating on medium speed until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough will be sticky but will come together. Cover the dough and set in a warm spot to rise for 20 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Raspberry Filling: While the dough rises, mash together frozen raspberries, sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Roll Out Dough: Flour a flat surface and roll the risen dough into a large rectangle. Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking when handling the dough.
- Assemble Rolls: Spread a layer of melted butter evenly over the dough, then spread the raspberry mixture on top.
- Form Rolls: Carefully roll up the dough along the long edge into a tight log. Slice into 6 to 8 even slices with a sharp knife.
- Bake Rolls: Place the cut rolls into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Once the rolls are fully baked, spoon a generous amount of cream cheese frosting onto the warm rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use frozen raspberries to avoid excess moisture; thaw and drain if too watery.
- Let the dough rise in a warm environment to ensure proper fermentation.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- If the dough is too sticky to roll out, lightly flour your hands and the surface.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the raspberry filling.
- Serve rolls warm for the best taste and texture.
