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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Sweet Rolls Recipe

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Elevate your brunch with Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sweet Rolls — a chocolate-infused take on classic sweet rolls filled with strawberry jam and finished with a creamy chocolate-strawberry cream cheese frosting. These rolls are impressive, indulgent, and perfect for sharing.

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The dough is adapted to include cocoa for a subtle chocolate flavor, while the filling stays bright and fruity with strawberry jam. A silky chocolate-strawberry cream cheese frosting ties everything together, and you can top each roll with a chocolate-covered strawberry for an extra-special touch.

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These rolls are soft, tender, and slightly chocolatey, with a sweet strawberry center and a rich, tangy frosting. They make a great centerpiece for brunches, showers, or any special breakfast. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:
1 3/4–2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast (Red Star recommended)
2 1/4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1 egg
3/4 cup strawberry jam (for filling)

Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 1/2–2 cups powdered sugar, adjusted to desired consistency

Additional: Chocolate-covered strawberries (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions:
  1. In a mixing bowl fitted with a dough hook, whisk together 1 3/4 cups flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Warm the butter, milk, and water together until the mixture reaches 90–110°F (lukewarm).
  3. Slowly pour the warm liquid into the dry ingredients and mix until the flour is absorbed.
  4. Add the egg, then gradually add more flour as needed until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead briefly, and punch down.
  6. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes, then roll it into an 11×15-inch rectangle.
  7. Spread 3/4 cup strawberry jam evenly over the dough, then roll it tightly from one long side to the other.
  8. Slice the roll into 12 equal pieces and arrange them cut-side up in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  9. Cover and place the dish in a warm spot to proof until the rolls double in size.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for about 20 minutes, until set and slightly springy.
  11. Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before frosting.
  12. While the rolls cool, prepare the frosting: beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth, then add the strawberry jam and cocoa powder and mix until combined.
  13. Gradually add powdered sugar until the frosting reaches your desired thickness and sweetness.
  14. Spread the frosting over the warm (but not hot) rolls. Top each roll with a chocolate-covered strawberry if desired.

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Camelia

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sweet Rolls

A chocolate dough rolled with strawberry jam and finished with chocolate-strawberry cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer & Snacks
Calories: 230
IngredientsMethodNotes

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4-2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup strawberry jam
Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 – 2 cups powdered sugar

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine 1 3/4 cups flour, cocoa, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Heat butter, milk, and water until lukewarm (90–110°F).
  3. Pour the warm liquid into the flour mixture slowly and mix until absorbed.
  4. Add the egg and, if needed, a little more flour until the dough is smooth.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead briefly, and punch down.
  6. Let rest 10 minutes, then roll to an 11×15-inch rectangle.
  7. Spread 3/4 cup strawberry jam over the dough and roll up tightly.
  8. Cut into 12 slices and place in a greased 9×13-inch dish.
  9. Proof in a warm spot until doubled in size.
  10. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
  11. Cool slightly before frosting.
  12. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth, then add jam and cocoa and mix.
  13. Gradually add powdered sugar to reach desired thickness.
  14. Spread frosting over the rolls and garnish with chocolate-covered strawberries if you like.

Notes

  • Additional: Chocolate-covered strawberries are optional but make an attractive garnish.