Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the warm, gooey delight of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for any occasion. These rolls feature a rich filling of spiced apples and crunchy pecans, wrapped in soft, fluffy dough and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re serving them at brunch or enjoying them as a cozy dessert, these treats are sure to impress family and friends alike. The best part? They can be prepared ahead of time, making your mornings stress-free and allowing you to savor every bite without fuss.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 250g whole milk, lukewarm
- 50g Granulated Sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 565g All-Purpose Flour
- 100g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 850g – about four medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
- 30g Unsalted Butter
- 80g Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Corn starch
- 125g Pecan Halves
- 190g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 280g Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
- 115g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 225g Cream Cheese, at room temperature
- 250g Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 1–2 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Activate yeast by combining lukewarm milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit until frothy.
- Mix in eggs and salt; gradually add flour to form a soft dough. Knead in unsalted butter until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch until softened.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Distribute apple filling evenly.
- Roll into a log shape and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the frosting, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar; add heavy whipping cream to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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