Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls, where sweet and tangy fresh raspberries meet warm, spiced cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are a versatile treat that everyone will love. The rolls are topped with a zesty lemon glaze, adding an extra layer of flavor and making them visually appealing as well. Easy to prepare and impressive in presentation, this recipe will become your go-to for gatherings or cozy mornings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the lukewarm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mix until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise for about an hour until doubled.
- Prepare filling by mixing sugar and cinnamon; fold in raspberries.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, then roll tightly into a log.
- Cut into 12 equal slices; place in a greased baking pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) while waiting for the second rise.
- Bake rolls for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg