Description
A delightful fusion of summer’s sweet peaches and the comforting spice of cinnamon, all swirled together in a soft, pillowy dough.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- For the Peach Pie Filling:
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled and diced (or 2 cups frozen peaches, thawed and drained)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 2. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.
- 3. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 4. Prepare the Filling: While the dough is rising, prepare the peach filling. In a medium bowl, combine diced peaches, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
- 5. Assemble the Cinnamon Rolls: Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 12×18 inches. Brush the dough with melted butter.
- 6. Add Filling: Sprinkle the peach filling evenly over the buttered dough. Gently press the filling into the dough to help it adhere.
- 7. Roll and Cut: Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss to cut the log into 12 equal slices.
- 8. Second Rise: Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
- 9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. If the tops are browning too quickly, tent with foil.
- 10. Prepare Frosting: While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined. Add milk and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.
- 11. Frost: Once the cinnamon rolls are cooled, frost generously with the cream cheese frosting. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg