Raspberry Sweet Rolls

Raspberry Sweet Rolls

 

🍓 Raspberry Lemon Sweet Rolls — Soft, Fluffy, and Bursting with Berry Bliss

“Because sometimes happiness comes in the form of a warm, gooey swirl.”

 

 

If cinnamon rolls are the cozy sweater of the baking world, these Raspberry Lemon Sweet Rolls are the sunshine dress you wear on the first warm day of spring. They’re soft, fluffy, and swirled with juicy raspberries kissed with fresh lemon zest — all wrapped up in a tangy cream cheese frosting that melts into every crevice.

This recipe is:

• Bright & cheerful — the tart raspberries and lemon make every bite sing.
• Perfect for brunch — they look like you spent hours (and you kinda did, but it’s worth it).
• Make-ahead friendly — prep the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
• Crowd-pleasing — from kids to grandparents, no one says no to a warm sweet roll.

Whether you’re planning a holiday breakfast, a weekend baking project, or just want to treat yourself because you deserve it, these rolls are the kind of recipe that makes people hover in the kitchen, waiting for the oven timer to ding.

There is a place in Utah County that makes the most amazing sweet rolls and cinnamon rolls. I wanted to try and recreate my version of their raspberry sweet rolls. Matt had never had raspberry in rolls before and told me they were interesting. I thought they turned out pretty good! You should try these!

 

 

Raspberry Sweet Rolls

Ingredients

Roll Dough

• 1/2 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 c. warm water
• 1 c. milk, scalded then cooled to room temperature
• 2 Tbsp. melted butter, slightly cooled
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 3-4 c. flour
• 1 eggs
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. honey

Filling

• 1/2 stick salted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups frozen raspberries
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• zest of 1/2 a large lemon
• 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon

Frosting

• 1 8oz block of cream cheese, softened
• 1 stick of salted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar

 

Directions

1. Activate the Yeast
   • In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine yeast, warm water, and 1 Tbsp sugar. Let it sit until bubbly.
2. Prep the Milk & Butter
   • Scald milk in a saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and cool slightly. Melt butter and set aside.
3. Start the Dough
   • Add sugar, honey, milk, and half the flour to the yeast mixture. Beat for 2 minutes.
4. Add the Rest
   • Mix in melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir well.
   • Add remaining flour ½ cup at a time until dough pulls away from the bowl. Rest 3–5 minutes.
5. Knead & Rise
   • Knead in the bowl for 5 minutes, adding flour if sticky.
   • Grease the bowl, return dough, flip to coat, cover loosely, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
6. Punch & Roll
   • Punch down dough, then roll into a 12×18-inch rectangle, ¼-inch thick.
7. Add the Filling
   • Spread softened butter over dough, sprinkle with brown sugar.
   • In a bowl, mix raspberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Spread over brown sugar layer.
8. Roll & Slice
   • Roll up tightly from the long side. Slice into 12 rolls.
9. Second Rise
   • Place rolls in a greased 9×13 pan. Cover and let rise until puffy (about 30–45 minutes).
10. Bake
    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
11. Frost
    • Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
    • Spread over warm rolls. Serve immediately.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Roll — 12 Rolls)

• Calories: ~370
• Protein: 6g
• Carbs: 55g
• Fat: 15g
• Sugar: 27g

📊 Nutritional Facts (Per Roll)

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

Raspberry Sweet Rolls

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for the Best Sweet Rolls

• Use frozen raspberries straight from the freezer — keeps the filling from getting too watery.
• Don’t overfill — juicy berries can cause rolls to slip apart if overstuffed.
• Dental floss slicing trick — slide floss under the roll log, cross ends, and pull tight for clean cuts.
• Tent with foil halfway through baking if tops brown too quickly.
• Frost while warm so the icing melts into the swirls.

🎨 Recipe Variations

• Berry Medley — Mix raspberries with blueberries or blackberries.
• Citrus Twist — Swap lemon for orange zest and juice.
• Nutty Crunch — Sprinkle chopped pecans over the filling.
• Glaze Instead — Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze instead of cream cheese frosting.
• Overnight Rolls — Assemble, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning.

🧒 Kid Tips

• Let kids sprinkle the brown sugar and berries — messy but fun.
• Make mini rolls by cutting the dough in half before filling.
• Use silicone baking mats for easy cleanup.
• Give them a “frosting station” to decorate their own roll.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Buy yeast in bulk — store in the freezer for long shelf life.
• Frozen berries are cheaper and work perfectly here.
• Block cream cheese — better texture than whipped tubs.
• Stock up on flour during holiday baking sales.
• Use store-brand butter for baking — save the fancy stuff for toast.

📣 Reader’s Challenge: #BerrySweetRolls

I want to see YOUR raspberry roll magic!

1. Make the recipe.
2. Add your own twist — new fruits, glazes, or shapes.
3. Snap a photo of your masterpiece.
4. Post it with the hashtag #BerrySweetRolls and tag me.

I’ll feature my favorites in an upcoming post — let’s make this the sweetest challenge yet!

♻️ Leftover Remix

• French Toast Bake — Cube rolls, soak in custard, bake.
• Berry Trifle — Layer with whipped cream and more berries.
• Ice Cream Sandwiches — Slice rolls, fill with vanilla ice cream.
• Bread Pudding — Tear into chunks, bake with custard.
• Berry Parfaits — Layer with yogurt for a decadent breakfast.

💭 Final Thoughts

These Raspberry Lemon Sweet Rolls are the perfect mix of cozy and fresh — soft, fluffy dough wrapped around a tangy-sweet berry filling, topped with dreamy cream cheese frosting. They’re the kind of bake that makes your kitchen smell like heaven and your heart feel full.

Here’s the thing — baking like this isn’t just about the end result. It’s about the process: the quiet moment while the dough rises, the burst of color when you scatter berries, the anticipation as the oven timer counts down.

These rolls are joy in edible form. They’re the kind of treat you make for people you love — and for yourself, because you deserve that too. So roll up your sleeves, make them your own, and share them with the world. And when you do, tag them with #BerrySweetRolls so we can all drool together.

Because life’s too short for boring breakfasts — let’s make them unforgettable. 🍓💛

 

 

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