Description
These Raspberry Lemon Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh raspberry and zesty lemon flavors! Swirled with a sweet raspberry filling and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, these homemade rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special treat. A refreshing twist on classic cinnamon rolls that will brighten your day!
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- For the Raspberry Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Raspberry Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes), then let cool.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
- Spread the cooled raspberry filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make the Lemon Glaze & Serve:
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Nutrition Information (Per Roll, 1 of 12 Servings)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought refrigerated dough.
- Swap raspberries for strawberries or blueberries for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
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Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
