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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

2 h 45 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • fast acting yeastPantry7 g
  • whole milk (warm)Dairy180 ml
  • granulated sugarPantry50 g
  • water (warm)Other60 ml
  • vanilla extractPantry1 ml
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • saltSpices5 g
  • unsalted butter (melted)Dairy55 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains480 g
  • unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)Dairy55 g
  • unsalted butter (room temperature, for the filling)Dairy75 g
  • brown sugarPantry150 g
  • granulated sugar (for the filling)Pantry50 g
  • ground cinnamonSpices12 g
  • cream cheese (room temperature)Dairy60 g
  • unsalted butter (room temperature, for the glaze)Dairy15 g
  • powdered sugarPantry150 g
  • vanilla extract (for the glaze)Pantry2 ml
  • double creamDairy52 ml

per serving

Nutrition

278kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

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

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • Combine the yeast with the warm water and a little of the granulated sugar.
    • Let it sit until foamy.
    Step 1
  2. Make the dough

    • In a large bowl, whisk the warm milk, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla and melted butter.
    • Stir in the yeast mixture, then the salt and flour.
    • Mix until a dough forms.
    Step 2
  3. Knead and let rise

    • Knead the dough until elastic.
    • Place it in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size.
    Step 3
  4. Prepare the filling

    • Mix the room-temperature butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and cinnamon into a paste.
    Step 4
  5. Shape the rolls

    • Roll the dough into a rectangle.
    • Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
    • Roll tightly from the long edge and cut into slices.
    Step 5
  6. Second rise

    • Arrange the rolls in a greased baking pan.
    • Cover and let rise.
    Step 6
  7. Bake the rolls

    • Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
    • Brush the rolls with melted butter.
    • Bake until golden brown.
    Step 7
  8. Make the glaze

    • Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and double cream until smooth and pourable.
    Step 8
  9. Glaze and serve

    • Spread the glaze over the warm rolls.
    • Enjoy!
    Step 9