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Chocolate Rolls with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Rolls with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting are a scrumptious dessert that combines fluffy chocolate rolls with a sweet and tangy strawberry cream cheese topping. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful treats are sure to impress your family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this indulgent dessert that brings a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 to 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk until lukewarm. Combine with yeast in a bowl and let sit until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients; mix until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl to rise for one hour.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread melted butter over it and sprinkle with cocoa-sugar mix.
  6. Roll tightly into a log and slice into equal pieces. Place in greased pans and let rise while preheating oven to 350°F.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes until fluffy. Let cool before frosting.
  8. Blend cream cheese, pureed strawberries, and powdered sugar until smooth; frost cooled rolls.

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Keywords: Feel free to customize your rolls by adding nuts or using different fruits like raspberries for the frosting. Make sure to frost only when rolls are completely cool to maintain texture.