Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups frozen cherries (454g)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
- 1/4 cup cold water (60g)
- 2 tbs 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 tbs unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 tbs unsalted butter, room temperature (57g)
- 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature (85g)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (260g)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–3 tbs whole milk (20-60g)
Instructions
- Make the filling: Combine cherries and sugar in a pan. Bring to a boil. Mix water and cornstarch, then stir into cherries until thickened. Cool and refrigerate.
- Activate yeast: Mix warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Make the dough: Add milk, sugar, and eggs to yeast mixture. Sift flour and salt into the mix, then stir. Add butter and knead for 10 minutes.
- First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape rolls: Roll dough into a 14″x16″ rectangle. Spread chilled cherry filling, leaving a 1-inch margin. Roll tightly, seal, and cut into 12 rolls.
- Second rise: Let rolls rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Cool rolls for 15 minutes, then frost and serve.
Notes
- Use frozen or fresh cherries.
- Keep butter and cream cheese at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Let rolls cool slightly before frosting.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg