Teresa's Recipes
Decadent Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in these soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with a heavenly vanilla frosting. Originating from the heart of cinnamon roll traditions, these treats are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch gathering, ensuring smiles all around. The combination of warm cinnamon and sweet cream cheese creates a delightful experience that is both comforting and irresistible. Perfectly paired with a cup of coffee or tea, these rolls are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 cup (110°F/43°C) Warm milk
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup, melted Unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 1/4 cups, divided All-purpose flour
- 8 ounces, softened Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (for frosting) Milk
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 12
- Dish Type: Breakfast/Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 42g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Sugar: 18g
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm milk. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Once risen, roll out the dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the dough and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
- Starting from the long side, roll up the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan, leaving space between each roll.
- Cover the pan with a towel and let the rolls rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting by combining powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let cool slightly before generously spreading the frosting over the warm rolls.
Tips
- For an extra flavor twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the cream cheese filling.
- Experiment with different spices, like nutmeg or cardamom, for a unique flavor profile.
- These rolls can be prepared the night before, allowing you to refrigerate the unbaked rolls overnight and bake them fresh in the morning.