Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing Puc

Indulge in the ultimate balance of sweetness and zest with these homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing. Featuring soft, fluffy spirals of rich, buttery dough swirled with a brown sugar-cinnamon filling, this recipe offers a comforting classic with a citrusy twist. The crowning touch is a velvety lemon cream cheese icing, made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, delivering a bright and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the warm cinnamon notes. Ready in under two hours and ideal for brunch or dessert, these cinnamon rolls are baked to golden perfection and slathered with icing while still warm for an irresistible treat. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup Softened unsalted butter (for filling)
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, warm the milk until it is lukewarm (110°F/45°C). Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and granulated sugar until melted. Let the mixture cool slightly, then sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour and salt. Pour the milk and yeast mixture into the bowl and add the egg. Mix until a dough forms. Gradually add the remaining 0.5 cups of flour, kneading until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms (about 5 minutes).

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4

Prepare the filling by combining the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16x10-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top.

Step 6

Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.

Step 7

Place the rolls, cut-side up, into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with a towel and let rest for 30 minutes, allowing them to rise slightly.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 9

While the rolls bake, prepare the icing by beating the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and mix until creamy.

Step 10

Once the cinnamon rolls have baked, allow them to cool for 10 minutes before spreading the lemon cream cheese icing on top. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1231.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3836.1

Total Fat 131.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 554.5mg	0%
Sodium 1791.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 603.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 262.2g
Protein 69.1g	0%

Vitamin D 198.6IU	0%
Calcium 768.4mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 1455.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 62.3%