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Strawberry Vegan Rolls

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Make these Strawberry Vegan Rolls if you love soft dough with juicy fruit flavors. Pink berry compote and fresh strawberries fill these rolls, while a sweet-tangy dairy-free vanilla topping adds the finishing touch. Though the process takes some time with a few rising steps, the reward is soft, gooey rolls bursting with fruity goodness. Ideal for mornings like Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day, they’re a tasty example of plant-based baking done right.
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These berry-swirled buns add a touch of wonder to your morning meal - airy, tender spirals of fruit-packed dough finished with smooth plant-based topping. After trying countless natural coloring methods and fruit mixes, I've nailed these soft pastel treats that taste just as good as they appear. They're perfect for Valentine's, but let's be real, they turn any regular day into something memorable.

When I brought these out last Valentine's Day, my kid's eyes went wide seeing pink breakfast buns. What I really love? Making them feels just as fun as eating them.

Key Ingredients

  • Dairy-Free Block Butter: Stick with solid vegan butter instead of tub spread for much better dough structure
  • Plant-Based Milk: Oat milk's my favorite for its richness, though any non-dairy option does the job
  • Fresh Berries: Mixing raspberries with strawberries gives you the right blend of sweet and slightly tangy notes
  • Vegan Cream Cheese: This makes your topping creamy and slightly zingy, balancing the sweet filling perfectly
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Step-by-Step Guide

Dough Creation:
Get plant milk slightly warmer than room temp. Drop in yeast and wait for it to get bubbly. Add melted plant butter and pink coloring. Mix in flour bit by bit until you get a nice soft dough. Knead until it feels smooth.
Berry Filling Preparation:
Cook raspberries with water till they break apart. Thicken with cornstarch until it's like jam. Mix in strawberry preserves for extra sweetness. Toss in fresh chopped strawberries. Cool it down completely.
Assembly Process:
Stretch dough into a big rectangle. Spread berry mix all the way to the edges. Roll it up tightly from the long end. Cut with dental floss for clean slices. Put rolls in a greased dish. Let them puff up until they're touching.

I first tried making these for my vegan buddy's birthday party. After many pink-fingered kitchen tests, I ended up with something that beats traditional cinnamon buns hands down.

Warmth Is Key

Your liquid should feel like a nice warm bath for best yeast action. Too hot and your yeast dies; too cold and it won't wake up at all.

Color The Natural Way

Food coloring works fine, but I've come to love using beet powder for that pretty pink shade. You can't taste it but the color pops beautifully.

Prep Them Early

You can get these ready the evening before - just shape them, cover the pan, stick it in the fridge, then let them warm up before baking.

Topping Tricks

Your vegan cream cheese mix should spread easily but still keep its shape when you're done.

I still get excited whenever I whip up these rolls. Everything from watching the dough turn pink to smelling the berries cook down just feels good. The whole process, not just the eating part, brings so much happiness. They really show that vegan baking can be just as rich and yummy as anything else.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What kind of dairy-free butter is best?
Try Naturli Vegan Block, Flora Plant Butter, or Violife VioBlock. Avoid margarine and go for thicker options for the frosting.
→ How long will these stay fresh?
Keep them in a sealed container in the fridge for 1–2 days, but they’re tastiest when fresh the same day.
→ Can I use any kind of vegan cream cheese?
Absolutely, as long as it's smooth and creamy. Try Violife Cream Original or your favorite store brand.
→ Why does the yeast mixture need warmth?
Warmth wakes up the yeast and gets it working. But don’t use water that’s too hot—it might kill it!
→ Is it possible to prep these ahead?
Sure, the berry compote can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until you're ready.

Strawberry Vegan Rolls

Light and fluffy rolls with a berry filling and fresh strawberries, finished with vegan-friendly cream cheese glaze for a delightful morning treat.

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

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 9 Servings (9-10 rolls)

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

→ Dough

01 Pink food coloring gel
02 480g plain flour, plus a bit extra for sprinkling
03 50g white sugar
04 7g packet of active dry yeast
05 115g non-dairy butter
06 400ml plant-based milk, room temp

→ Filling

07 130g raspberry or strawberry preserves
08 50g fresh strawberries, diced
09 50g sugar
10 1 tbsp water
11 100g raspberries, fresh or frozen
12 2 tbsp cornstarch

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

13 60g plant-based butter
14 40g dairy-free cream cheese
15 150g powdered sugar
16 Dairy-free milk, for consistency
17 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Decoration

18 Fresh strawberries
19 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries

Instructions

Step 01

Heat up the butter in a tiny saucepan. Mix the sugar, warm milk, yeast, and melted butter in a large bowl. Stir, cover it up, and let it sit somewhere cozy for about 10 minutes until it foams up.

Step 02

Pour flour into a big bowl, add the yeast mix and some food gel. Work it with your hands until it's elastic and smooth. Shape into a ball, coat lightly with oil in a bowl, cover it up, and let it double for 1-2 hours.

Step 03

Place the raspberries, water, sugar, preserves, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat for 5-8 minutes until the mixture thickens. Let it cool totally before spreading.

Step 04

Flatten the dough into a rectangle about 16x24 inches. Smear the filling across it, top with chopped strawberries, and leave a border around the edges. Start rolling up the long side, then slice into 9-10 pieces. Arrange in a greased 11x9-inch pan and let them puff up for about 45 minutes.

Step 05

Brush the tops of the rolls with dairy-free milk. Bake in a fan oven preheated to 180°C for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden. Let them cool fully before adding frosting.

Step 06

Blend the vegan butter and cream cheese until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, stirring until smooth. Adjust using more butter or a splash of milk if needed. Layer frosting on the cooled rolls and finish with dried and fresh berries.

Notes

  1. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  2. Great vegan butter options: Naturli Block, Violife, or Flora Plant Butter.
  3. Most plant-based cream cheeses work—try Violife Cream Original.

Tools You'll Need

  • Rolling pin
  • Optional: stand mixer with dough attachment
  • A medium saucepan
  • 11x9-inch baking pan

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Uses gluten-containing 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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