Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (240g) all purpose flour; 1 ¼ tsp active dry yeast; ¼ cup (50g) white granulated sugar; ½ tsp kosher salt; 1 large egg, room temperature; ½ cup (113g/ml) whole milk; 3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 4 Tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup (100g) brown sugar; 1 Tbsp cinnamon, ground; 2 cups (260g) apple, diced; 2 Tbsp (25g) white granulated sugar; ½ Tbsp cinnamon, ground; ½ Tbsp lemon juice; ¼ cup (75g or 2 oz.) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar; 2-3 Tbsp milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of kosher

19 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

You can never go wrong with a cinnamon roll, and these apple cinnamon rolls are oogey gooey, pillowy soft, spirals of cinnamon goodness drenched in a cream cheese icing.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:43:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories541.3 kcal (27%)

Total Fat19.6 g (28%)

Carbs85.5 g (33%)

Sugars51.5 g (57%)

Protein7.3 g (15%)

Sodium242.8 mg (12%)

Fiber3.1 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Prepare the brioche dough

Step 1

Warm the milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 110-115°F. The milk should not be pippig hot, but warm to the touch. Add to a stand mixer bowl and add in the yeast.

Step 2

Add in the flour, sugar, salt, egg, butter and mix on medium speed until fully combined. Let the dough rest for about five minutes.

Step 3

Attach the dough hook attachment to the stand mixer, and beat on medium speed until a sticky dough is formed.

Step 4

Continue at medium speed for another 5 minutes, being sure to scrape down the sides.

Step 5

Scrape the dough into a lightly greased bowl and cover with a dish towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The dough should double in size.

Step 6

Place dough, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight for the 2nd rise.

Step 7

Let the dough come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before handling.

Preparing the filling and spreading on the dough

Step 8

While the dough is coming to room temperature, prepare the cinnamon sugar spread in a small bowl by mixing together the softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon until fully combined. Set aside.

Step 9

In a medium mixing bowl mix together the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice set aside.

Step 10

Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat to 375°F.

Step 11

Prepare a medium sized baking dish by greasing with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 12

Transfer brioche dough to a well-floured surface and roll out into a rectangle.

Step 13

Spread the cinnamon sugar spread evenly over the dough, then cover with the apple cinnamon filling.

Bake and serve

Step 14

Tightly roll up the dough starting from one of the shorter sides of the rectangle, sealing the edges by smoothing the dough together. Place the dough seam side down for easier slicing.

Step 15

Cut the rolls into 1-2 inch slices and place in the prepared baking dish.

Step 16

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges of the dough are golden brown.

Step 17

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before icing.

Step 18

While the cinnamon rolls are cooling, prepare the cream cheese icing by mixing together the cream cheese, powder sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Add a pinch of kosher salt and mix.

Step 19

Pour over the cinnamon rolls and spread evenly. Serve immediately.