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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

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Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with a rich cream cheese and cinnamon mixture, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 16 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature (for filling)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature (for filling)
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour, sifted (for dusting)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 oz unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 oz powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (for frosting)
  • 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream (for frosting)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and salt until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and add whisked eggs.
  2. Add active dry yeast, stir quickly, cover, and let activate for about 3 minutes.
  3. Sift flour and gradually add to the milk and yeast mixture, mixing until soft and slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Cover dough and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Divide dough into two equal parts and roll each into a large rectangle (approx. 18×14 inches).
  6. Prepare filling by combining softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  7. Spread half of the cream cheese filling onto each rectangle of dough evenly.
  8. Dust each with half of the cinnamon and flour mixture to help keep the filling intact.
  9. Roll dough tightly from longer side into a log and cut into rolls.
  10. Place rolls side by side in a greased pan, cover, and let rise another 20-30 minutes.
  11. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  12. For frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, add powdered sugar, salt, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, and mix until creamy.
  13. Frost warm cinnamon rolls generously and serve.

Notes

Dusting with a small amount of flour over the cream cheese filling helps prevent the filling from oozing out during baking. Use room temperature ingredients for smoother dough and frosting. Once baked, frost the rolls while warm for best absorption and flavor.

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