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Cherry Cinnamon Rolls with Homemade Filling Recipe

Cherry Cinnamon Rolls with Homemade Filling Recipe
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Indulge in these Cherry Cinnamon Rolls with a delectable homemade cherry filling, enveloped in a soft and fluffy dough, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet treat any time of the day!

Ingredients

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The Cherry Filling

  • 3 1⁄2 cups frozen cherries (454g)
  • 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
  • 1⁄4 cup cold water (60g)
  • 2 tbs corn starch (20g)

The Dough

  • 1⁄4 cup warm water (60g)
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast (6g)
  • 3⁄4 cup whole milk (180g)
  • 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 1⁄2 cups bread flour (540g)
  • 1⁄2 tsp salt (3g)
  • 6 tbs unsalted butter, room temperature

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 tbs unsalted butter, room temperature (57g)
  • 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature (85g)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (260g)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–3 tbs whole milk (20-60g)

Instructions

  1. Make the Filling In a medium-sized pan, combine the fresh or frozen blueberries and sugar. Stir the mixture continuously as you bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. In a small bowl combine the cold water and cornstarch. Mix until fully dissolved, then gently stir into the cherry sugar mixture and continue stirring until thickened. Once thickened, remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool before transferring it to a bowl. Place the bowl of homemade cherry filling into the fridge while the dough is being made to allow it to fully chill.
  2. Activate The Yeast In a small bowl, whisk together the warm water, active dry yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes, or until the yeast blooms, and becomes bubbly and activated.
  3. Make The Dough Add the milk, sugar and eggs to the bloomed yeast, and whisk until they are thoroughly combined. Sift the bread flour and sea salt into the mixture, stirring just until a shaggy dough forms. Work in the room temperature butter by hand or with a stand mixer on low speed until incorporated, about 3 minutes. Once the butter is fully incorporated, knead the dough on medium speed using a dough hook attachment, or knead it by hand, for approximately 10 minutes or until the dough fully pulls from the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, and cover it with a damp cloth or kitchen towel. Let the dough rise at a temperature of around 72°F (22°C) for 1 hour, or until it has almost doubled in size.
  4. Make The Rolls Before turning out the dough, lightly dust your work surface with flour. Gently pat the dough into a rectangular shape and use a floured rolling pin to roll it out into a 14″x16″ rectangle. Pull the cherry filling from the fridge and spread it over the sheet of dough, leaving a one-inch margin along the length of the dough. Next, roll dough up tightly. Start with the end opposite of the margin and roll inwards applying a gentle pressure. Lightly wet the margin with water before sealing and allow the roll to rest, seam side down, for a minute to ensure a tight seal. Using a non-serrated knife, cut the log into twelve equally-sized cherry cinnamon rolls and arrange them in an 11″ x 15″ pan.
  5. Second Rise Pre-heat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Place your pan of rolls in a warm spot of your kitchen, and allow them rise at a temperature of around 72°F (21°C) for approximately 30 minutes.
  6. Bake and Frost Position the rolls on the center rack of your 350°F (177°C) preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. Once out of the oven, allow the cherry cinnamon rolls to cool for 15 minutes before frosting. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure the cherry filling is fully chilled before using it in the rolls to prevent it from leaking out during rolling.
  • If the rolls are browning too quickly in the oven, tent them with foil to prevent over-browning while they finish baking.
  • Adjust the amount of milk in the frosting to achieve your desired consistency.

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Keywords: Cherry Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade Filling, Cream Cheese Frosting, Breakfast, Dessert, Baking, American Cuisine

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