Description
Vegan Raspberry Lemon Rolls filled with tangy raspberry jam and topped with a creamy, zesty lemon frosting. A light, dairy-free, and indulgent treat perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
3 ¼ cups bread flour
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon vegan butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 packet rapid-rise yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 ¼ cups non-dairy milk (such as almond or oat milk)
For the Filling:
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup vegan butter, softened
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Raspberry Jam:
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup raspberries
2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Frosting:
4 ounces dairy-free cream cheese
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons vegan butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm non-dairy milk and sugar. Let sit for 10-12 minutes. Combine melted vegan butter, flour, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the yeast mixture and knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Make the Raspberry Jam: In a saucepan, cook raspberries, chia seeds, and maple syrup over medium heat for 5 minutes, mashing the berries as they cook. Let sit for 5 more minutes to thicken.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the dough, roll it into a 15×9-inch rectangle. Spread softened vegan butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and the raspberry jam over the dough.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 9-10 rolls.
- Let the Rolls Rise: Place the rolls in a greased pan and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat together dairy-free cream cheese, vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Rolls: Once the rolls have cooled slightly, spread the lemon frosting over the tops.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the rolls warm or at room temperature. Garnish with whipped cream or fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
Add fresh berries like blueberries or blackberries to the filling for added flavor.
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free bread flour blend.
Top with vegan whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
