Raspberry Rolls

Calling all breakfast champions! These raspberry rolls are light, flaky pastries bursting with sweet raspberry filling and finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar.

Why You’ll Love These Raspberry Rolls

There are many reasons to love raspberry rolls! Here’s a breakdown of their delightful qualities:

• Flavorful Combination: They offer a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. The soft, buttery dough melts in your mouth, while the sweet and tart raspberry filling provides a burst of fruity flavor with fresh raspberry pieces. The light dusting of powdered sugar adds a light sweetness.
• Perfect Balance of Sweet and Tart: Unlike cinnamon rolls, which can be quite sweet, raspberry rolls offer a nice balance between the sweetness of the dough and frosting with the tartness of the raspberries. This makes them a more refreshing and versatile treat.
• Easy to Love Texture: The buttery dough yields a light and flaky texture, similar to a croissant. This creates a delightful contrast with the juicy raspberry filling, making each bite interesting.
• Versatile Treat: Raspberry rolls are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them for a special breakfast or brunch, as an afternoon snack, or even a decadent dessert.
• Relatively Easy to Make: While baking bread dough can seem intimidating, there are many easy raspberry roll recipes available. Plus, the end result is so impressive, it’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.

I was also thinking what a great dessert they would make if you dripped some chocolate ganache across them. Yes, the possibilities for these little Raspberry Rolls are pretty much endless.

What Can I add to Raspberry Rolls

There are many things you can add to raspberry rolls to customize them to your taste. Here are a few ideas:

• Filling Variations:
  • Spice it up: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the filling for a warm flavor twist.
  • Chocolate and Raspberry: Drizzle melted chocolate or Nutella over the filling before rolling up the dough. Alternatively, you can add chocolate chips to the filling.
  • Nutty Addition: For a nutty twist, add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the filling.
  • Citrus Burst: For a brighter flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or orange zest to the filling.
• Frosting/Glaze Variations:
  • Cream Cheese Frosting: Make a classic cream cheese frosting to spread over the rolls after baking. You can also add some of the leftover raspberries to the frosting for a swirl.
  • Vanilla Glaze: Opt for a simple vanilla glaze for a lighter topping.
  • Lemon Icing: For a tart and refreshing topping, make a lemon icing.
• Streusel Topping: For a crumbly topping, make a streusel by combining flour, sugar, and butter.

How to Store Raspberry Rolls

• Short-term storage (1-2 days):
  • Frosted or unfrosted: Tightly wrap or place them in an airtight container at room temperature. This is best for rolls you plan to enjoy within a day or two.
• Long-term storage (up to 5 days):
  • Frosted rolls: These are best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The cold helps the frosting set and prevents it from spoiling.
  • Unfrosted rolls: You can store unfrosted rolls in the refrigerator or freezer for longer stretches. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or place them in a freezer-safe container.

Reheating:

• Frosted rolls stored in the refrigerator can be enjoyed at room temperature or gently reheated in the microwave for a few seconds to soften.
• Unfrosted rolls can be thawed in the refrigerator overnight and then frosted and baked according to your recipe’s instructions.

General Tips:

• Avoid storing frosted rolls for extended periods at room temperature, as the frosting can spoil.
• Freshly baked rolls always taste best, but proper storage will help you enjoy them for a few extra days.

Making the Recipe

Raspberry Rolls

Nicole Cook

Light, flaky and delicious! These little bites could be changed up to match any mood or flavor. We loved them for breakfast!

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 9 minutes mins

Total Time 19 minutes mins

Course Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 137 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 crescent rolls
• 5 Tablespoons Raspberry jam
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
• ¼ cup raspberries chop some and keep some whole

Instructions

 

• Separate the crescent roll triangles on a large surface. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over each slice. Add a few pieces of whole and chopped raspberries.
• Roll each slice from the wide side towards the center. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix up your sweet egg wash and brush the rolls all over with the egg wash.
• Bake at 375℉ for 9-11 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.

Notes

Tip: We brushed these lightly in a sweet egg wash before baking, but it is not necessary.

Sweet egg wash = 1 egg white + 1 tbsp milk + 1 tbsp sugar

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 224mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.4mg

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