Description
Pillowy soft cinnamon rolls bursting with fresh peach chunks and swirled with a luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 large fresh peaches, diced
- 1 teaspoon extra cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, salt, and softened cream cheese. Beat on low until combined.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing on low. Increase speed to medium and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- While dough rises, dice peaches and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Punch down dough and roll into a 12×16 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over dough, leaving a border. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture and scatter dried peach cubes.
- Tightly roll dough into a log, pinch seam to seal, and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Place rolls seam-side down in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) during the last 15 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until creamy.
- Let rolls cool for 10 minutes, then spread frosting over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure peaches are patted dry to prevent soggy dough. Use room temperature ingredients for better yeast activity. Do not rush the rising process. If using frozen peaches, thaw and drain thoroughly. Rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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