Description
Get ready to fall in love with these Irresistible Cream Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Rolls—a soft, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for a weekend brunch, cozy dessert, or holiday breakfast. These cinnamon rolls feature a fluffy homemade dough, a rich brown sugar-cinnamon swirl, and a luscious cream cheese glaze that sinks into every bite. Whether you’re searching for easy breakfast ideas, make-ahead brunch recipes, or sweet comfort food, this recipe delivers bakery-style results with simple steps. A must-save dessert or breakfast idea for any baking lover!
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk (warm, about 110°F)
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
⅓ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (for glaze)
½ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra gooeyness)
Instructions
1. Warm the milk and stir in the yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add melted butter, eggs, remaining sugar, and salt. Stir in flour gradually to form a soft dough.
3. Knead the dough for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
5. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle.
6. Spread softened butter on dough. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over it evenly.
7. Roll up tightly from the long edge. Slice into 12 rolls using a sharp knife or floss.
8. Place rolls in a greased 9×13 pan. Cover and let rise again 30–45 minutes.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Optional: pour heavy cream over the rolls before baking.
10. Bake 25–28 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
11. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk into a smooth glaze.
12. Spread glaze on warm rolls and serve!
Notes
Use floss instead of a knife for clean slices that don’t squish the rolls.
Refrigerate the shaped rolls overnight for a stress-free morning bake.
Let the cream cheese fully soften for the silkiest glaze texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, cream cheese glaze, easy breakfast, holiday brunch