Description
Deliciously fluffy rolls filled with cream cheese and cinnamon sugar, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- Powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over top and let it sit until foamy (about 5-10 minutes).
- Add melted butter, salt, and flour gradually until a dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until soft and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and well-combined.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into slices about 1-2 inches thick. Arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let the rolls rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Drizzle with a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk or spread cream cheese frosting over the top once cool.
Notes
For lactose-free, use almond or oat milk. Whole wheat flour can substitute all-purpose flour, but it may change texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, cream cheese, breakfast, brunch, dessert