Lemon Raspberry Rolls
Lemon Raspberry Rolls are a delightful combination of sweet raspberry jam and zesty lemon in soft rolls, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Rising Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 320 kcal
medium saucepan
Stand Mixer
baking dish
Offset Spatula
electric mixer
For the Raspberry Jam
- 12 oz raspberries fresh or frozen
- ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
For the Lemon Rolls
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk warmed to about 110 degrees F (43 C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar to bloom the yeast
- 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs whisked
- ½ tablespoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest about 2 lemons zested
- ½ cup unsalted butter very softened
For the Lemon Raspberry Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter very softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest about 2 lemons zested
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup raspberry jam from above
- ¼ cup heavy cream at room temperature
For the Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter very softened
- 6 oz cream cheese cold
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest about ½ lemon zested
- 2 tablespoon raspberry jam from above
For the Raspberry Jam
Add the raspberries to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring and mashing occasionally, until the raspberries begin to break down and are liquidy.
Pass the raspberries through a sieve to remove the seeds.
Return the raspberry liquid to the saucepan, off the heat, and whisk in the cornstarch and sugar.
Heat the mixture over medium heat for about 10-13 minutes until the jam is thick.
Remove the jam from the heat. Measure out 2 tablespoon (40 g) to use later in the frosting.
For the Lemon Rolls
To start, bloom your yeast. Mix your active dry yeast, sugar, and warm milk together and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy on top.
In a large bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, mix flour, salt and sugar together.
To the dry ingredients add the whisked eggs, vanilla, lemon zest and softened butter and mix.
Add in the yeast mixture and mix until everything is blended. Switch to a dough hook and knead on medium speed for 7-10 minutes until the dough pulls away from the edges of the bowl.
Form the dough into a ball. Place the dough in a large, greased bowl. Cover and place in a warm place to rise for 1-1 ½ hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
For the Lemon Raspberry Filling
While the dough rises, make the filling by mixing the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and raspberry jam together in a small bowl.
Assembling and Baking the Rolls
Grease a 9×13" casserole dish and set aside.
Once the dough has had a chance to rise, roll it out on a lightly floured surface.
Next, spoon the prepared lemon raspberry filling over the dough and spread it evenly.
Roll up the dough tightly into a log shape and cut 12 rolls about 1 ½ inches wide.
Place the rolls in the greased casserole dish and pour room temperature heavy cream in between each roll. Let them proof in a warm spot for about an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) about 15 minutes before the rolls are done proofing.
Once the rolls have proofed, bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a light golden color.
For the Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
While they bake, make the cream cheese frosting by mixing the softened butter with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
Add in the cream cheese and mix until combined on medium speed.
Sift the powdered sugar into the mixture a little at a time and mix on low speed until all is combined.
Then add in the lemon zest and raspberry jam and combine until the frosting is fluffy.
Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes, then cover with the cream cheese icing and serve!
Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
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