🍓🍋 Strawberry Lemon Sweet Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry and bright lemon flavor, these Strawberry Lemon Sweet Rolls are a beautiful twist on classic sweet rolls. Filled with a sweet strawberry layer and finished with a tangy lemon glaze, they are the perfect treat for spring mornings, brunch gatherings, or special occasions.
Sweet rolls have long been a beloved comfort bake, traditionally filled with cinnamon and sugar. This version brings a fresh seasonal update by combining juicy strawberries with zesty lemon, creating a light yet indulgent flavor that feels perfect for warmer days.
Serve them warm with a drizzle of glaze, and you have a bakery-worthy treat that looks as stunning as it tastes.
Why you will love this recipe
• soft and fluffy homemade dough
• fresh, bright spring flavors
• beautiful for brunch or holidays
• perfect balance of sweet and tangy
• make-ahead friendly
• impressive but easy to follow
🍓🍋 Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 g)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (7 g)
- 1 cup warm milk (240 ml)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (60 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Strawberry Filling
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (225 g), finely chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 g)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (8 g)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 ml)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1–2 tbsp milk (15–30 ml), as needed
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough
In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add flour and knead until a soft dough forms (about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with mixer).
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
2. Make the strawberry filling
In a saucepan, combine:
- strawberries
- sugar
- lemon juice
- cornstarch
Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
3. Assemble the rolls
Roll dough into a rectangle (about 10×14 inches / 25×35 cm).
Spread cooled strawberry filling evenly over dough.
Roll tightly into a log and slice into 9–12 rolls.
Place in a greased 9×13-ich baking dish.
Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
4. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.
5. Make the glaze
Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk until smooth.
Drizzle over warm rolls.
🍓🍋 Tips for best results
• Do not overheat milk—it should be warm, not hot
• Let filling cool to avoid soggy dough
• Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor
• Do not overbake to keep rolls soft
• Add glaze while slightly warm for best texture
Variations
Cream Cheese Lemon Glaze
Add 2 oz (60 g) cream cheese to glaze.
Mixed Berry Rolls
Use strawberries + raspberries.
Extra Lemon Flavor
Add lemon zest into the dough.
Storage
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently before serving.
Can be frozen (unglazed) for up to 2 months.
🍓🍋 Nutritional Information
Per roll (based on 10 rolls)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
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