Cherry Cinnamon Rolls with Homemade Filling
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Cherry Cinnamon Rolls with Homemade Filling—perfect for brightening your weekend mornings or making family gatherings extra special. These fluffy rolls feature a luscious cherry filling that strikes a balance between sweet and tart, enveloped in soft, pillowy dough. As they bake, your kitchen will be filled with an inviting aroma that promises warmth and comfort. Whether served as a brunch treat or a cozy dessert, these rolls are easy to prepare and sure to become a favorite. Enjoy them warm with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting for an unforgettable flavor experience!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups frozen cherries (454g)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
- 1/4 cup cold water (60g)
- 2 tbs corn starch (20g)
- 1/4 cup warm water (60g)
- 1 tsp active dry yeast (6g)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (180g)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour (540g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
- 6 tbs unsalted butter, room temperature
- 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
- Prepare the cherry filling: Combine frozen cherries, sugar, cold water, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until thickened, then cool.
- Make the dough: Activate yeast in warm water. Mix milk, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and butter; add yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise: Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Assemble the rolls: Roll out dough, spread cherry filling evenly, roll tightly, and slice into individual rolls.
- Bake: Place rolls in a greased dish; cover and let rise for 30 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Make frosting: Whip butter and cream cheese; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla; adjust consistency with milk.
- Frost and serve: Drizzle frosting over cooled rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg