Description
Warm, aromatic cherry cinnamon rolls bring sweet comfort from grandma’s kitchen. Delicate pastry swirls packed with luscious cherry compote and spicy cinnamon will make you crave another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Cherries:
- 3 ½ cups (454 grams) frozen cherries
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 grams) cold water
- 2 tablespoons (20 grams) cornstarch
Dough Ingredients:
- 4 ½ cups (540 grams) bread flour
- ¾ cup (180 grams) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 grams) warm water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups (260 grams) powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (57 grams)
- 3 ounces (85 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1–3 tablespoons (20–60 grams) whole milk
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant cherry compote by melting frozen cherries with granulated sugar in a simmering pan over medium heat until slightly bubbly.
- Dissolve cornstarch in cold water, then gently incorporate into the cherry mixture, stirring continuously until the filling thickens and transforms into a glossy consistency.
- Remove cherry filling from heat, transfer to a chilled container, and refrigerate while preparing the dough base.
- Awaken the yeast by whisking it with warm water and a touch of sugar, allowing the mixture to foam and activate for approximately 15 minutes.
- Create a rich dough foundation by blending the activated yeast with milk, sugar, and eggs in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gradually sift bread flour and salt into the liquid ingredients, mixing until a shaggy texture emerges.
- Incorporate room temperature butter, kneading the dough using a stand mixer or manual technique for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased vessel, drape with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm environment until nearly doubled in volume.
- Roll the risen dough into a rectangular shape on a lightly dusted surface, ensuring an even thickness.
- Spread the chilled cherry filling across the dough, leaving a narrow border for sealing.
- Carefully roll the dough into a compact log, using a light water wash to secure the seam.
- Slice the log into 12 uniform rolls, positioning them in a prepared baking pan.
- Allow the rolls to undergo a second rise in a warm location, becoming visibly plump and expanded.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls until they develop a golden-brown complexion.
- While baking, whip together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to create a luxurious frosting.
- After a brief cooling period, lavish the warm rolls with the creamy frosting, creating an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Prepare the cherry filling ahead of time to allow it to cool and thicken, ensuring a rich, concentrated flavor that won’t make the dough soggy.
- Activate yeast carefully with warm water around 110°F to guarantee proper rising and soft, fluffy texture in your rolls.
- Knead the dough thoroughly until smooth and elastic, which develops gluten and creates a tender, light pastry with perfect consistency.
- Let dough rise in a draft-free, warm environment to help it double in size and develop complex, deep flavors characteristic of great cinnamon rolls.
- Cut rolls with a sharp, non-serrated knife for clean edges that prevent squishing and maintain the delicate structure of the dough.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before frosting to prevent the cream cheese topping from melting and sliding off, ensuring a beautiful, professional presentation.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg