Vegan Strawberry Sweet Rolls

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These Vegan Strawberry Sweet Rolls transform classic cinnamon rolls into a fruity, pink-tinted delight. The soft dough is tinted naturally pink and filled with a homemade raspberry-strawberry compote and fresh berries for bursts of fruit flavor. Topped with dairy-free vanilla cream cheese frosting, these rolls offer the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Though they require some patience with multiple proving stages, the result is incredibly gooey, tender rolls that taste like strawberries and cream. Perfect for special occasions like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, these rolls prove that vegan baking can be both beautiful and delicious.
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Updated on Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:39:36 GMT
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These pink cinnamon rolls bring a magical touch to your breakfast table - soft, fluffy swirls of berry-studded dough topped with creamy vegan frosting. After experimenting with various natural pink colorings and berry combinations, I've created these perfectly pastel rolls that taste as dreamy as they look. They're ideal for Valentine's Day, but honestly, they make any morning feel special.

Last Valentine's Day, I surprised my family with these for breakfast, and my daughter's face lit up at the sight of pink cinnamon rolls. The best part? They're as fun to make as they are to eat.

Essential Ingredients

  • Dairy-Free Block Butter: Using block-style vegan butter rather than spread creates better texture in the dough
  • Plant-Based Milk: I prefer oat milk for its creamy texture, but any plant milk works well
  • Fresh Berries: A combination of raspberries and strawberries creates the perfect balance of sweet and tart
  • Vegan Cream Cheese: For a rich, tangy frosting that complements the sweet filling perfectly
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Detailed Instructions

Dough Creation:
Warm plant milk to just above room temperature. Add yeast and let it bloom until foamy. Mix in melted vegan butter and pink coloring. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic.
Berry Filling Preparation:
Simmer raspberries with water until broken down. Add cornstarch to thicken into compote. Stir in strawberry jam for extra sweetness. Fold in fresh chopped strawberries. Let cool completely before using.
Assembly Process:
Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread berry filling to edges. Roll tightly from the long side. Use unflavored dental floss for clean cuts. Place rolls in a greased pan. Let rise until puffy and touching.

My journey to perfect these started when trying to create something special for my vegan friend's birthday. After several pink-stained kitchen adventures, these became even better than traditional cinnamon rolls.

Temperature Matters

Warm (not hot) liquid activates the yeast perfectly - I aim for the temperature of a warm bath. Too hot and you'll kill the yeast; too cool and it won't activate.

Natural Coloring Options

While food coloring works well, I love using beetroot powder for a natural pink hue. It adds no flavor but creates beautiful color.

Make-Ahead Magic

You can prepare these the night before - just cover and refrigerate after shaping, then bring to room temperature before baking.

Frosting Finesse

The vegan cream cheese frosting should be just soft enough to spread but firm enough to hold its shape.

Every time I make these rolls, they bring such joy to the kitchen. The process of creating them - from watching the dough turn pink to smelling the berry filling bubble - is almost as delightful as eating them. They're proof that vegan baking can be just as indulgent and satisfying as traditional recipes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What's the best dairy-free butter to use?
Naturli Vegan Block, Flora Plant Butter, or Violife VioBlock work best. Use a thick vegan butter rather than margarine for the frosting.
→ How long do these rolls keep?
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days, but they're best eaten on the day they're made.
→ Can I use any vegan cream cheese?
Yes, any soft, creamy dairy-free cream cheese works well, such as Violife Cream Original or store brand alternatives.
→ Why does the yeast mixture need to be warm?
A warm environment helps activate the yeast, but avoid hot temperatures as this can kill the yeast.
→ Can I prepare these ahead of time?
You can prepare the berry compote ahead and store it in the fridge until ready to use.

Vegan Strawberry Sweet Rolls

Fluffy pink sweet rolls filled with berry compote and fresh strawberries, topped with dairy-free cream cheese frosting for a special vegan breakfast treat.

Prep Time
160 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
190 Minutes
By: Zaho

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 9 Servings (9-10 rolls)

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

→ Dough

01 115g dairy-free butter
02 400ml dairy-free milk, room temperature
03 50g caster sugar
04 7g active dry yeast (1 pack)
05 480g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
06 Pink food gel

→ Filling

07 100g fresh or frozen raspberries
08 50g caster sugar
09 1 tablespoon water
10 2 tablespoons cornflour
11 130g strawberry or raspberry jam
12 50g fresh strawberries, chopped

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

13 60g dairy-free butter
14 40g dairy-free cream cheese
15 150g icing sugar
16 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
17 Dairy-free milk (if needed)

→ Decoration

18 2 tablespoons freeze dried strawberries or raspberries
19 Fresh strawberries

Instructions

Step 01

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Combine melted butter, room temperature milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Whisk, cover, and let rest in a warm place for 10 minutes until frothy.

Step 02

Sift flour into a bowl, add activated yeast mixture and pink food gel. Knead until smooth and bouncy. Form into a ball, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.

Step 03

Simmer raspberries, sugar, water, cornflour, and jam in a saucepan for 5-8 minutes until thickened. Cool completely before using.

Step 04

Roll dough into 16x24-inch rectangle. Spread with filling and chopped strawberries, leaving 1-inch border. Roll from long edge, cut into 9-10 pieces, and place in greased 11x9-inch dish. Let rise 40-60 minutes.

Step 05

Brush rolls with dairy-free milk and bake at 180°C fan for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool completely before frosting.

Step 06

Whisk dairy-free butter and cream cheese until creamy. Add icing sugar and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency with butter or milk if needed. Spread on cooled rolls and decorate with dried and fresh berries.

Notes

  1. Store in sealed container in fridge for up to 2 days, best eaten day of making
  2. Recommended vegan butters: Naturli Vegan Block, Flora Plant Butter, or Violife VioBlock
  3. Any soft dairy-free cream cheese works well, such as Violife Cream Original

Tools You'll Need

  • Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
  • 11x9 inch baking dish
  • Rolling pin
  • Saucepan

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains gluten (flour)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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