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Raspberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls

Indulge in soft and fluffy sweet rolls filled with creamy tangy cream cheese and fresh raspberries, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk Warmed just above lukewarm
  • 4 tablespoons butter (cubed)
  • 3 1/4 – 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Use as needed
  • 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant or rapid rise yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
Filling Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened) Make sure it's softened
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided) 3 tablespoons for filling, 2 for raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 12 ounces fresh raspberries Can substitute with other berries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk Add to achieve desired consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and set it aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium-low heat until the butter melts and the milk warms to just above lukewarm. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine 2 cups of flour, instant yeast, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt.
  4. Add the egg and the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and blend until thoroughly combined.
  5. Switch to a dough hook and gradually add the remaining flour until the dough starts pulling away from the sides, knead for 5 minutes.
  6. Let the dough rest on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes.
Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the raspberries, the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest.
Assembly
  1. Roll out the dough into a 12 x 14 inch rectangle.
  2. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly across the dough, and sprinkle the raspberry mixture on top.
  3. Roll the dough into a log from the long end, pinching the edges to seal, and slice into 12 equal pieces.
  4. Place the pieces into the prepared pan and cover with a kitchen towel.
  5. Let the rolls rise in a warm place for 40-60 minutes or until doubled in size.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Glazing
  1. Mix the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  2. Let the rolls cool for about 2 minutes before drizzling with glaze.

Notes

Slice the rolls warm and serve with mint. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for a week.