Description
Delicious homemade lemon cream cheese rolls that can be prepared ahead of time – perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by combining flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, butter, and egg to form a soft dough.
- Let rise until doubled in size.
- Mix cream cheese filling ingredients until smooth.
- Roll out dough and spread with filling.
- Roll up and slice into individual portions.
- Bake until golden brown.
Notes
- Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
- Ensure rolls are properly sealed to prevent filling leakage.
- Suitable for freezing with 85% quality retention.
- Can be adapted to savory versions using herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: lemon cream cheese rolls, make ahead breakfast, freezer friendly rolls, party rolls
