Cherry Cinnamon Rolls with Homemade Filling: Discover Soft, Gooey Bliss!
Indulge in these soft and gooey cherry cinnamon rolls filled with a homemade cherry filling, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and knead until a soft dough forms. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the cherry filling evenly.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar over the cherries.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to create icing and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim.
- Frozen cherries can be used, just thaw and drain excess liquid.
- These rolls are best served warm.