Description
Delightful strawberry cream cheese crumble rolls blend sweet pastry with tangy cream cheese and fresh berries. Delicate layers promise a memorable dessert experience that will satisfy your craving for something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (875 ml) all-purpose flour
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (150 g) strawberries, fresh or frozen, diced
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp/11 ml) active dry yeast
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk, warm
- ¼ cup (60 ml) butter, unsalted, melted
- 1 egg, large
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps (30 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) flour
- ¼ cup (60 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) butter, unsalted, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Whisk yeast with warm milk and sugar, allowing the mixture to foam and activate for 5-10 minutes.
- Dough Preparation: Blend activated yeast with eggs, melted butter, and salt, gradually incorporating flour to form a smooth, elastic dough. Knead on a floured surface until soft and springy.
- First Proofing: Place dough in a greased container, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in volume.
- Filling Creation: Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy, then fold in diced strawberries to create a luscious filling.
- Dough Shaping: Roll out dough into a rectangular shape, spreading the strawberry cream cheese mixture evenly, leaving a small margin around the edges.
- Rolling and Cutting: Tightly roll the dough into a log, then slice into uniform portions. Arrange rolls in a buttered baking dish with slight spacing.
- Crumble Topping: Mix flour, granulated and brown sugars, and work cold butter into the mixture until it forms a coarse, sandy texture.
- Baking Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F, sprinkle rolls generously with crumble topping.
- Baking and Finishing: Bake until rolls turn golden-brown and crumble becomes crisp and caramelized. Rest briefly before serving to allow flavors to meld and filling to set.
Notes
- Master Yeast Activation: Ensure milk is precisely warm (110-115°F) to activate yeast without killing it, creating the perfect frothy base.
- Dough Texture Control: Knead gently but thoroughly, developing gluten without overworking, which prevents tough, dense rolls.
- Strawberry Filling Precision: Dice strawberries small and drain excess moisture to prevent soggy rolls and maintain a balanced filling consistency.
- Crumble Topping Technique: Use cold butter and work quickly with fingertips to create a light, crispy crumble that doesn’t become dense or greasy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg