Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
Soft and sweet cinnamon rolls with a cream cheese filling.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour measured then sifted
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs whisked
- 16 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon all-purpose flour sifted
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C) and stir in 2 tablespoon sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread softened cream cheese evenly over the dough.
- Mix 1 ⅓ cups sugar, cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon flour in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the cream cheese.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a vanilla glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.