Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls
- 1½ cups fresh ripe peaches, cubed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup very thinly sliced peaches (for the filling)
- ¾ cup water (for tangzhong)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for tangzhong)
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour (for dough)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast (for dough)
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt (for dough)
- ½ cup whole milk, room temperature (for dough)
- 1 large egg, room temperature (for dough)
- Tangzhong (from above)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for dough)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for dough)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for filling)
- ½ cup light or dark brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed (for crumb topping)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 2 oz cream cheese, room temperature (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2½ tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
- Prepare the peach jam by cooking cubed peaches with sugar and lemon juice until thickened. Stir in cornstarch mixed with water, then cool.
- Make tangzhong by whisking water and flour over heat until it thickens; let cool.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and tangzhong to form dough. Knead until smooth and let rise until doubled.
- Roll out the dough, layer with brown sugar filling and peach jam, then slice and roll into swirls. Let rise again.
- Bake at 325°F (162°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden brown. Prepare frosting with cream cheese and powdered sugar; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.