Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Gooey Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. These rolls feature a soft, tender dough filled with a sweet apple-cinnamon mixture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting, they are sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, these cinnamon rolls combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples, creating an irresistible aroma that will fill your kitchen. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or warmed up later, each bite is a delicious reminder of home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 medium apples
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1–2 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let foam for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt; stir well.
- Gradually incorporate flour until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl; cover and let rise for 1-1.5 hours.
- Prepare filling by combining diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon; drizzle with melted butter.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread apple filling evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Arrange in a greased pan; let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (95g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg