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Coconut Lime Sweet Rolls with Glaze

Bakery Style Coconut Lime Sweet Rolls with Glaze

  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sweet rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

At its heart, this Coconut Lime Sweet Rolls with Glaze recipe is a yeast-leavened sweet bread. Unlike a standard dinner roll, this dough is enriched with fats and sugars to create a tender crumb that almost melts in your mouth. The inclusion of coconut milk instead of standard dairy milk adds a subtle nuttiness and a silky mouthfeel that distinguishes it from other pastries.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

  • ¾ cup warm coconut milk (110°F / 43°C)

  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil

  • 1 large egg (room temperature)

  • Zest of 1 lime

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 3 to 3½ cups all-purpose flour

Coconut Filling

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • ⅓ cup shredded sweetened coconut

  • ¼ cup softened butter

  • Zest of 1 lime

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Lime Coconut Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tbsp coconut milk

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • ½ tsp lime zest

Instructions

1. Make the Dough

  1. In a bowl, combine warm coconut milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

  2. Add melted butter, egg, lime zest, and salt. Mix well.

  3. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.

  4. Knead 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic.

  5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.

2. Prepare Filling

  • Mix brown sugar, coconut, butter, lime zest, and lime juice until spreadable.

3. Shape Rolls

  1. Roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.

  2. Spread coconut filling evenly.

  3. Roll tightly from the long side and slice into 9–12 rolls.

  4. Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and rise 30–45 minutes.

4. Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Bake 22–25 minutes, until lightly golden.

5. Make Glaze

  • Whisk powdered sugar, coconut milk, lime juice, and zest until smooth.

6. Finish

  • Drizzle glaze over warm rolls.

  • Let set for 5 minutes (if you can wait 😉).

Notes

For an extra pop of flavor, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes or a touch of fresh lime zest over the glaze just before serving. These rolls are especially delicious served warm with a cup of coffee or tea, and any leftovers can be gently reheated to bring back their soft, fluffy texture.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tropical-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 380 kcal

Keywords: Tropical Lime Coconut Rolls, Bakery Style Coconut Sweet Rolls, Zesty Lime Cinnamon Roll Alternative, Soft Coconut Milk Breakfast Rolls, Glazed Citrus Sweet Bread

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