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Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • whole milk (warmed to lukewarm)Dairy240 ml
  • active dry yeastPantry7 g
  • granulated sugarPantry50 g
  • all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains420 g
  • eggs (room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • unsalted butter (melted, for the dough)Dairy85 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • brown sugar (for the filling)Pantry150 g
  • ground cinnamonSpices15 g
  • unsalted butter (softened, for the filling)Dairy85 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy120 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry120 g
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

276kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • Warm the milk until lukewarm.
    • Stir in the yeast and a spoonful of the sugar.
    • Let stand until foamy.
    Step 1
  2. Make the dough

    • Add the flour, remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture.
    • Knead until a soft, smooth dough forms.
    Step 2
  3. Let the dough rise

    • Cover the bowl and leave in a warm place until doubled in size.
    Step 3
  4. Make the filling

    • Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
    Step 4
  5. Roll out and fill

    • Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
    • Spread the softened butter over the dough.
    • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly on top.
    Step 5
  6. Shape the rolls

    • Roll the dough up tightly into a log.
    • Cut into even slices and arrange in a baking dish.
    Step 6
  7. Second rise

    • Cover and let the rolls rise until puffy.
    Step 7
  8. Bake

    • Bake at 180 °C until golden brown.
    Step 8
  9. Make the cream cheese frosting

    • Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
    • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until creamy.
    Step 9
  10. Frost and serve

    • Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.
    • Serve immediately.
    Step 10