Description

Banana Cream Sweet Rolls are fluffy, tender rolls filled with luscious banana cream that melts in your mouth. This quick and easy recipe combines rich banana flavor with a soft, airy texture, ready in under an hour. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these sweet rolls require simple pantry ingredients and minimal baking skills, making them an ideal homemade treat any day.

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 Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter (softened)

Optional Glaze Ingredients

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the 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 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 with lots of brown spots for the sweetest, most flavorful filling.
Do not overmix the dough; mix just until combined to keep the rolls tender and fluffy.
Slice rolls evenly using a sharp knife or dental floss for uniform baking.
Use room temperature milk and butter to help the dough come together smoothly.
Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes before glazing to avoid melting the glaze.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 220
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: banana sweet rolls, banana cream rolls, quick sweet rolls, easy banana dessert, breakfast rolls