Description
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with a sweet and tangy raspberry filling, and topped with a zesty lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day. These rolls combine the comforting warmth of cinnamon with the refreshing brightness of raspberry and lemon.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Raspberry Filling
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, softened butter, and egg. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead the dough until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer with a dough hook).
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Raspberry Filling
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Assemble the Rolls
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
- Spread the raspberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 12 equal rolls.
- Bake the Rolls
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make the Lemon Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some chopped nuts or white chocolate chips over the raspberry filling before rolling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight after assembling. Let them come to room temperature before baking.