Description
These Banana Cream Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a rich, creamy banana filling. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with a smooth cream cheese or heavy cream mixture, baked to golden perfection and topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup milk (room temperature)
Banana Cream Filling
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and mix it with the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the room temperature milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the rolls light and fluffy.
- Make the banana cream filling: Mash the ripe bananas until smooth. In a separate bowl, blend the mashed bananas with heavy cream or cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and softened butter until the mixture is thick, creamy, and spreadable.
- Assemble the rolls: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the banana cream filling evenly over the dough. Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a log. Slice the roll into 8 to 10 equal pieces.
- Bake: Place the sliced rolls in a greased baking pan, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Optional glaze: While the rolls are still warm, prepare a glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a splash of milk until smooth. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the rolls for added sweetness and shine.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the sweetest and best flavor in the filling.
- Do not overmix the dough to ensure the rolls remain tender and fluffy.
- You can substitute cream cheese for heavy cream in the filling for a tangier taste.
- Ensure the milk used in the dough is at room temperature to help the butter blend properly.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana cream rolls, sweet rolls, banana pastries, baked banana rolls, breakfast rolls
