Chocolate Rolls with Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
A delectable dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with light, fruity fresh strawberries in a creamy frosting.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Wooden Spoon
- Dough Hook
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and stability.
- 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened for rich chocolate flavor.
- 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the rolls and activates yeast.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk Warm to activate yeast.
- 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast For leavening the dough.
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for richness.
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Pureed for frosting.
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for smooth frosting.
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens the frosting.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk until blended.
- In a separate bowl, heat milk until warm. Add yeast and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Pour yeast mixture into dry ingredients, add melted butter, and mix until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, roll out into a rectangle, spread butter, sprinkle sugar and cocoa, then roll tightly.
- Cut log into 12 pieces, arrange in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, add pureed strawberries, then gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Once rolls are cooled, spread frosting generously over the top and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
