Description
Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful indulgence perfect for any occasion, from cozy family breakfasts to festive gatherings. These rolls feature a tender dough filled with gooey apple pie filling, sweet brown sugar, and warm cinnamon, all topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavors, these rolls are sure to impress everyone at the table. The best part? They can be prepared ahead of time, making them an ideal choice for busy mornings or special events. Enjoy these delicious treats freshly baked and warm, or store them for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g whole milk
- 50g granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 565g all-purpose flour
- 100g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 850g diced apples
- 280g brown sugar
- 225g cream cheese (room temperature)
- Pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast; let it foam.
- Combine flour, salt, and remaining sugar in a stand mixer; add the milk mixture and eggs.
- Mix until smooth; incorporate butter gradually until soft dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough until doubled in size (about 2 hours).
- Cook diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until tender; cool.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread with brown sugar mixture and apple filling.
- Roll tightly and cut into pieces; place in a greased baking dish.
- Allow rolls to rise again before baking at 350°F for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting while rolls cool; spread over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 297mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 67mg