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Banana Cream Sweet Rolls

Banana Cream Sweet Rolls
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Banana Cream Sweet Rolls are fluffy, tender rolls infused with ripe banana flavor and filled with a luscious banana cream made from heavy cream or cream cheese. Perfect as a comforting breakfast or dessert, these rolls combine natural sweetness with a creamy filling and a soft, airy texture. Ready in under an hour, they fill your kitchen with the inviting aroma of fresh-baked bananas and make an easy yet impressive homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (around 110°F)
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for yeast activation)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (remaining)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 ripe bananas, well mashed
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Filling Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy cream or cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

Optional Garnishes

  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Fresh banana slices
  • Caramel sauce drizzle

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk to around 110°F to activate the yeast. Mix the yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar and let it bloom until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add mashed bananas, melted butter, vanilla extract, and the milk-yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then knead on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
  3. Make the Filling: While the dough rises, blend heavy cream or cream cheese with sugar and mashed banana until smooth and creamy. Chill in the refrigerator to thicken slightly.
  4. Shape the Rolls: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread the banana cream filling evenly over the dough. Roll it tightly from the longer edge to form a log, then slice into 8 to 10 equal pieces.
  5. Second Rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rest for 20 minutes to puff up further.
  6. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, drizzle with glaze or dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Knead the dough until elastic but do not overwork to keep rolls tender.
  • Don’t skip the second rise to ensure light and fluffy rolls.
  • Allow rolls to cool a bit so the filling sets and does not become runny.

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