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Cherry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Irresistible Cherry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe in 5 Simple Steps

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Homemade cherry cinnamon rolls with a sweet cherry filling and creamy cream cheese frosting.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 13 tbs whole milk (20-60g)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Activate yeast: Mix warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes until bubbly.
  3. 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.
  4. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  5. 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.
  6. Second rise: Let rolls rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
  7. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Make frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  9. 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.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • 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