Skip to content
Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Bakery

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
Adapt this recipe

what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains500 g
  • whole milk (lukewarm)Dairy240 ml
  • dry yeastPantry7 g
  • sugarPantry60 g
  • egg (at room temperature)Dairy1 piece
  • butter (melted, for the dough)Dairy80 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • apples (peeled and diced)Produce3 pieces
  • brown sugarPantry150 g
  • ground cinnamonSpices12 g
  • butter (softened, for the filling)Dairy60 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy120 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry100 g
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

313kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
9 g

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Warm the milk slightly and stir in the yeast with a spoonful of the sugar.
    • Let it sit until foamy.
    • In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar and salt.
    • Add the egg, melted butter and the yeast mixture.
    • Knead until you get a smooth, elastic dough.
    Step 1
  2. Let the dough rise

    • Cover the bowl and leave the dough in a warm place until doubled in size.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the apple filling

    • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the diced apples, brown sugar and cinnamon.
    • Cook until the apples are tender and the mixture is caramelised.
    • Set aside to cool.
    Step 3
  4. Roll and fill

    • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
    • Spread the softened butter all over the dough.
    • Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
    • Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the top.
    • Roll the dough up tightly into a log and cut into 12 rolls.
    Step 4
  5. Second rise

    • Place the rolls in a buttered baking dish, cover and let them rise again.
    Step 5
  6. Bake

    • Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C until golden brown.
    Step 6
  7. Make the frosting and finish

    • Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.
    • Serve warm.
    Step 7