Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

These perfectly soft and fragrant cinnamon rolls are a true delight that will captivate your senses! Enjoy the rich, warm aroma of cinnamon wafting from the oven as the dough bakes to a beautiful golden brown. Each roll is brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.

The creamy glaze made from cream cheese, butter, and vanilla melts gently over the warm rolls, adding a rich, silky note that makes every bite irresistibly decadent. These cinnamon rolls are ideal for special occasions – whether served with morning coffee, as a treat for friends and family, or simply as a sweet way to brighten your day. The preparation takes a bit of effort and patience, but the reward is an irresistibly soft and delicious treat that will disappear quickly!

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

Ingredients (for 12 rolls):

For the dough:

• 500 g flour
• 7 g dry yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
• 250 ml warm milk
• 100 g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 80 g melted butter
• A pinch of salt

For the filling:

• 100 g melted butter
• 150 g brown sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons cinnamon

For the glaze:

• 100 g cream cheese
• 50 g butter (softened)
• 150 g powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk (as needed for thinning)

Preparation:

Making the dough:

1. Dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, eggs, and melted butter. Add the activated yeast.
3. Knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook attachment until smooth and elastic. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Preparing the filling:

1. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
2. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 0.5 cm thick. Brush the dough with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Forming the rolls:

1. Roll the dough into a tight log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
2. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Baking:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Making the glaze:

1. Beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar. Add milk as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
2. Spread the glaze over the cooled rolls.

Nutritional Value (per roll, approximately):

• Calories: 350-400 kcal
• Protein: 5-7 g
• Carbohydrates: 50-55 g
• Fat: 15-20 g

Preparation Time:

• Dough Preparation: 20 minutes
• Rising Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
• Baking: 20-25 minutes
• Total: 2.5 to 3 hours

These cinnamon rolls are perfectly soft, rich with the aroma of cinnamon, and topped with creamy glaze. They’re ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a sweet dessert!