Indulge in the ultimate comfort with these Heavenly Cloud-Like Cinnamon Rolls, each swirl rich with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. This recipe offers a soft, fluffy texture that literally melts in your mouth, paired with the warm, spicy flavor of cinnamon and the creamy sweetness of the glaze. Perfect for a cozy morning, these cinnamon rolls are sure to delight everyone with their exceptional taste and inviting aroma.
Why You’ll Love This
These cinnamon rolls are the perfect blend of comfort and indulgence, making them irresistible. The dough is exceptionally soft and tender, thanks to a perfect combination of ingredients and precise preparation. Each roll is generously filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture that caramelizes slightly as it bakes, creating delightful pockets of sweetness. The cream cheese glaze adds a rich, creamy finish that beautifully complements the warm spices.
Perfect Occasion
These cinnamon rolls are ideal for special breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or as a treat during the holidays. They're also fantastic for lazy weekend mornings when you want something special without leaving the house. Serve them fresh from the oven for a truly enchanting experience.
Decoration Tips
To make these cinnamon rolls even more appealing, drizzle the cream cheese glaze while they are still warm so it melts into every swirl. For a festive touch, sprinkle some finely chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top of the glaze. If serving at a special event, you can dust them lightly with powdered sugar or cinnamon to enhance their visual appeal.
Ingredients:
- For the Dough:
- 500g white flour
- 11g dry yeast
- 180ml milk
- 75g white sugar
- 80g butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs
- A pinch of salt
- For the Filling:
- 100g room temperature butter
- 130g dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- For the Glaze:
- 140g cream cheese or mascarpone
- 40g soft butter
- 140g powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp high-quality vanilla paste or extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- Gently heat milk, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until the butter melts. Let it cool slightly.
- Beat in the eggs.
- In a mixer with a dough hook, combine the flour and yeast. Add the milk mixture and knead on low speed initially, then increase to medium. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10-14 minutes.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Shape the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/2 cm thick.
- Spread the cinnamon-butter mixture over the dough.
- Roll up the rectangle tightly and slice into 1-1.5 cm thick pieces.
- Place the slices in a greased baking tray with ample space between them.
- Second Rise:
- Let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F).
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- While the rolls bake, whisk together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Finish:
- Pour the glaze over the warm rolls.
Enjoy these divine, cloud-like cinnamon rolls, a treat that will transport you straight to pastry heaven with each bite!
