Lemon and Poppyseed Rolls

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These lemon poppyseed sweet rolls are soft and tender, filled with a sweet lemony sugar mix and topped with a rich, gooey lemon cream cheese frosting. They’re the perfect treat for a sunny summer day.

Lemon and Poppyseed Rolls

Course Dessert

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm dairy-free milk not too hot
  • 1/4 cup sugar divided
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter
  • 3 tablespoons poppyseeds

Lemon Filling Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup softened dairy-free butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • Zest and juice from one lemon

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 cup cold cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Zest and juice from one lemon

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer, combine the dough ingredients until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
  • Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 1/2 hours, until it doubles in size.
  • Once risen, roll the dough out on a floured surface into a long rectangle.
  • Mix together the filling ingredients and spread evenly over the dough.
  • Roll the dough lengthwise into a log and cut it into 9 thick rolls.
  • Place the rolls in a prepared baking dish, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rise again for 20-30 minutes, until they are about 1.5 times their original size.
  • While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Mix together the frosting ingredients and spread over the warm rolls.

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