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Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Soft, gooey homemade cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting and a secret creamy caramel twist—perfect for brunch or a cozy treat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Rising time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breads and loafs
Servings: 12
Calories: 610kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk 240ml
  • tsp instant yeast 7g
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • 75 g melted butter
  • ½ cup sugar 100g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups flour 500g, plus more as needed

Filling

  • 100 g softened butter. salted
  • 1 cup brown sugar 200g
  • tbsp ground cinnamon

Baking

  • 50 ml brown sugar for bottom of the pan
  • 125 ml Fresh cream Lukewarm (for pouring over rolls before baking, )

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 170 g cream cheese Softened
  • 75 g butter Softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups icing sugar 240g
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or cream to thin, if needed

Instructions

  • Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 mins until foamy.
  • Mix the dough: Add eggs, melted butter, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  • Gradually add flour and knead until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms (about 10 mins by hand or with a stand mixer).
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Turn out dough onto a floured surface and roll into a large rectangle (about 40x30 cm).
  • Add the filling: Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon with the soften butter. Spread the softened butter mixture over the dough.
  • Grease a deep baking dish and evenly sprinkle 50ml brown sugar over the bottom.
  • Cut the rectangle into 12 equal strips. This will ensure perfectly formed buns. Roll up the strips, pinch the ends lightly to seal, and place them in a greased deep pan, spacing them slightly apart to allow for even rising.
  • Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes or until puffy.
  • Now for the magic: Pour about 125ml of fresh cream gently over the risen rolls.
  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Let them cool slightly while you prepare the icing.

Making the frosting

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
    Add vanilla, then slowly add icing sugar.
    Thin with a splash of milk or cream if needed.
  • Spread generously over warm rolls and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight, then let it come to room temperature before rolling and baking.
  • Make sure to not overmix the dough, as this can lead to dense rolls.
  • These cinnamon rolls are best served fresh, but they can be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed at room temperature or in the microwave.