Oh yes! Cinnamon sugar cream cheese rolls are soft, sweet, and creamy—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat. Here’s a recipe that’s easy to follow:
Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls
Makes: 8–10 rolls
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
For the cream cheese filling:
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar filling:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Make the dough:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and egg. Add the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
- Prepare the fillings:
- Cream cheese filling: Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Cinnamon sugar filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Assemble rolls:
- Roll dough into a rectangle (about 12×8 inches).
- Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the dough.
- Spread cinnamon sugar filling over the cream cheese layer.
- Roll dough tightly from the long side. Slice into 8–10 rolls.
- Bake:
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
💡 Tips:
- For extra gooey rolls, add a few chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the cinnamon layer.
- Make ahead: You can assemble the rolls, cover, and refrigerate overnight—bake in the morning.
If you want, I can also give a no-yeast quick version that’s soft and creamy but ready in under 30 minutes. Do you want me to do that?
