Savor the irresistible delight of these Ultimate Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls, each swirl packed with the warm, spicy aroma of cinnamon and sweetened with a perfect touch of sugar. These rolls are tender and fluffy, crafted from a dough that rises to soft perfection. Once baked to a golden hue, they are generously topped with a rich, creamy cheese frosting, making them not just a treat but a decadent experience. Each bite melts in your mouth, releasing layers of cinnamon-sugar goodness that are bound to make these cinnamon rolls your new favorite comfort food.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Perfect Dough Texture: Using a combination of finely selected ingredients, the dough is expertly mixed and kneaded to achieve an incredibly soft and fluffy texture that enhances the roll’s overall delicacy.
- Rich Cinnamon Filling: The filling, a sumptuous blend of cinnamon and brown sugar, is spread evenly across the dough, ensuring every bite is richly flavored and aromatic.
- Creamy Frosting: The smooth cream cheese frosting adds a luxurious creaminess to the rolls, perfectly balancing the spice of the cinnamon with its sweet, velvety texture.
Perfect Occasion: These cinnamon rolls are perfect for special breakfasts, brunches, or as a heartwarming treat to share during holiday gatherings. They’re also ideal for weekend baking projects when you want to fill your home with the sweet, enticing aromas of cinnamon and fresh bread.
Decoration Tips:
- Drizzle Extra Frosting: For an even more indulgent experience, drizzle additional frosting over the warm rolls right before serving.
- Sprinkle with Nuts: Add a crunchy texture by sprinkling chopped pecans or walnuts over the frosting.
- Dust with Cinnamon: A light dusting of cinnamon on top of the frosting can enhance the visual appeal and reinforce the flavor profile.
Ingredients:
- For the Dough:
- 500g-600g flour
- 250ml lukewarm milk
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 packet fresh yeast
- 100g sugar
- 70g room-temperature butter
- A pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 120g powdered sugar
- 70g cream cheese
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- For the Filling:
- 120g brown sugar
- 70g butter, softened
- Generous amount of cinnamon
Preparation Steps:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk, sugar, fresh yeast, a pinch of salt, and vanilla sugar. Stir and let it rest for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Add flour, room-temperature butter, and an egg to the yeast mixture. Knead into a smooth, elastic dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
- Mix brown sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle this mixture generously over the buttered dough.
- Roll up the dough tightly from one long edge to another and cut into 2-3 cm thick slices.
- Place the slices in a buttered baking dish, slightly apart. Allow them to rise for an additional 15 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F). Bake the rolls for about 30 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Prepare and Apply the Frosting:
- While the rolls are baking, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar to create a smooth frosting.
- Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls as soon as they come out of the oven.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy these Ultimate Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls warm, with the frosting melting into the soft, warm layers, providing a blissful start to your day or a sweet, comforting snack anytime.
