Warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with juicy cherries and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting.
Author:penny
Prep Time:60 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:120 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 1/2 cups frozen cherries (454g)
1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
1/4 cup cold water (60g)
2 tbsp corn starch (20g)
1/4 cup warm water (60g)
1 tsp active dry yeast (6g)
3/4 cup whole milk (180g)
1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
2 large eggs
4 1/2 cups bread flour (540g)
1/2 tsp salt (3g)
6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature (57g)
3 oz cream cheese, room temperature (85g)
2 cups powdered sugar (260g)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1–3 tbsp whole milk (20-60g)
Instructions
Make the Cherry Filling: Combine the frozen cherries and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and mix the cold water with cornstarch until smooth, then stir it into the cherries until thickened. Cool and refrigerate.
Activate the Yeast: Mix the warm water with the active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for about 15 minutes until bubbly.
Make the Dough: Combine the yeast mixture with whole milk, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl. Sift the bread flour and salt into this blend, stirring gently. Add the butter and knead for about 10 minutes.
First Rise: Transfer the dough into a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
Shape the Rolls: Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread the cherry filling, roll into a log, slice into 12 rolls, and place them in a greased baking dish.
Second Rise: Allow the rolls to rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes.
Bake & Frost: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and bake rolls for 30-35 minutes. Prepare frosting while cooling, then frost rolls generously.
Notes
Serve with coffee or milk, and consider adding fresh berries or whipped cream for a delightful treat.