Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade cherry cinnamon rolls, filled with a luscious cherry filling and topped with a creamy frosting. These sweet rolls are perfect for breakfast or a special dessert treat.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
For the Cherry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries, halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Make the Cherry Filling: Cook cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon until thickened. Cool.
- Roll and Fill: Roll out dough, spread cherry filling, roll up, and cut into rolls. Place in a baking dish.
- Rise and Bake: Let rolls rise, then bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the Frosting: Mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- You can use canned cherry pie filling as a shortcut.
- Best served fresh but can be stored for a few days or frozen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1.5 hours rise time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
