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Lemon Raspberry Rolls

Lemon Raspberry Rolls That Brighten Up Your Morning Delight

Lemon Raspberry Rolls are a delightful spring and summer treat, combining vibrant lemon flavors with sweet raspberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 17 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Warm to 110°F
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 large Lemons Zest only
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level
  • cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter Cubed, room temperature
Filling
  • 2 cups Frozen Raspberries Crumble into small pieces
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
Icing
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Mashed Raspberries Thawed or fresh

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • stand mixer
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Steps
  1. Warm the milk to 110°F and sprinkle yeast over it; let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt together. Add cubed butter and mix until resembling coarse crumbs.
  3. Beat the eggs and mix with the activated yeast mixture and lemon zest. Combine with dry ingredients until ball forms.
  4. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  6. Beat butter and sugar together for filling until fluffy, add lemon zest and prepared raspberries.
  7. After rising, punch down dough, roll out into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, and roll tightly into a log.
  8. Cut the rolled dough into 12 pieces, place in a greased baking pan, cover and let rise for about 20 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F, and bake rolls for 23–27 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Prepare icing by mashing warmed raspberries, then mixing in cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and mashed raspberries.
  11. Once the rolls are baked and slightly cooled, spread cream cheese icing over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and watch baking time carefully.

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