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Raspberry Lemon Rolls

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  • Author: Asma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Rise Time: 1.5 hours
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Raspberry Lemon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with bright citrus and berry flavors. Made with a buttery homemade dough, a sweet raspberry-lemon filling, and topped with creamy raspberry frosting, these rolls are the ultimate breakfast or dessert treat.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 1/2 cup Warm Milk (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 large Egg

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Jam or Preserves
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened

For the Creamy Raspberry Frosting:

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Raspberry Purée (blend fresh or frozen raspberries)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in sugar, melted butter, water, salt, and egg.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

2. Make the Filling

  1. In a bowl, mix raspberry jam, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined.

3. Assemble the Rolls

  1. Roll out the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
  2. Spread the raspberry-lemon filling evenly over the dough.
  3. Roll up tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.
  4. Place in a buttered baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

4. Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

5. Prepare the Frosting

  1. Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, raspberry purée, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

6. Frost & Serve

  1. Spread the creamy raspberry frosting over warm rolls.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For Extra Flavor: Add fresh raspberries to the filling for a fruity burst.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble the rolls the night before, refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://homelandflavors.com/raspberry-lemon-rolls/