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Delicious Homemade Lemon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Homemade Lemon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Delight your taste buds with these Delicious Homemade Lemon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting! Bursting with zesty citrus flavor and topped with a rich, creamy frosting, these rolls are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself on a quiet afternoon, these soft and fluffy lemon rolls will bring joy to your table. Imagine the sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen as they bake to golden perfection. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet cream cheese, making them an irresistible treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk (warmed)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese (cold)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp granulated white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated white sugar (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110 degrees and combine with yeast and sugar. Let sit until frothy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt together. Add eggs, butter, vanilla, and lemon zest to the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms; knead for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  5. Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, sugars, lemon juice, zest, and salt.
  6. After rising, roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, then roll tightly.
  7. Slice into pieces and place in a greased baking dish; let rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese with softened butter; gradually mix in powdered sugar along with lemon juice and zest.
  10. Drizzle frosting over warm rolls before serving.

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