Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls With Lemon Glaze (Printable version)
Soft pillowy rolls with raspberry filling and tangy lemon glaze
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
05 - ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Raspberry Filling
08 - 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
09 - ½ cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
12 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
→ Lemon Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
16 - 1-2 tbsp milk, as needed
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk warm milk, melted butter, and eggs in a separate bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until soft dough forms. Knead by hand or stand mixer for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
02 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
03 - Combine raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and jammy. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and cinnamon, and cool completely.
04 - Roll dough on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cooled raspberry filling evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
05 - Starting from the long side, tightly roll dough into a log. Slice into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or bench scraper.
06 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and enough milk to achieve pourable consistency.
09 - Drizzle glaze over warm rolls immediately before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The tart raspberry cuts through all that sweet cinnamon richness like a bright surprise
- That lemon glaze wakes up your tastebuds in ways traditional cinnamon rolls never could
02 -
- The raspberry filling must be completely cool before spreading or it will melt the butter in your dough
- Use a sharp knife and saw gently through the rolls to keep their shape intact
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from hardening in pockets
- Do not rush the rising time or the texture will be dense instead of fluffy