Cherry Cinnamon Rolls with Homemade Filling
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Indulge in these fluffy Cherry Cinnamon Rolls filled with sweet cherries and warm cinnamon, topped with a luscious glaze for an irresistible treat.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for about five minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually stir in flour until fully combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about eight minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about one hour).
- In a bowl, mix together chopped cherries, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Once dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle (about half an inch thick).
- Evenly spread the cherry filling over the dough.
- Roll up tightly from one edge to form a log shape.
- Slice into twelve even pieces using dental floss or a sharp knife.
- Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise again for about thirty minutes while preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for twenty-five minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled rolls before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg