Prepare to be enchanted by these Brioche Cinnamon Rolls, an indulgent twist on a beloved classic. Imagine biting into a warm, soft roll, where each layer of brioche dough is a whisper of buttery perfection, enhanced by a heartwarming blend of cinnamon and sugar. Topped with a silky cream cheese icing, these cinnamon rolls are the epitome of comfort food, perfect for savoring during a leisurely morning or as a sweet addition to any gathering.
For the Fluffy Brioche Dough:
- 1 cup warm water
- 7g active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup melted salted butter
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Filling:
- 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Luxurious Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)
Baking Your Cinnamon Rolls:
- Activate the yeast in warm water with sugar. Mix in the remaining sugar, butter, and egg. Gradually add flour and salt, knead, and let the dough rise until doubled.
- For the filling, spread butter over the rolled dough, then cover with a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll, cut into pieces, and let rise in a prepared pan. Pour cream over before baking.
- Bake until golden brown. Cool slightly while you make the icing.
- For the icing, beat cream cheese and butter, add sugar and salt, then milk and vanilla. Spread over warm rolls.
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