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Cherry Sweet Rolls Recipe

Delicious Cherry Sweet Rolls Recipe with Creamy Icing Bliss

This Cherry Sweet Rolls Recipe delivers fluffy rolls filled with tart cherry pie filling and topped with creamy icing, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Always use fresh yeast for best results.
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Between 98°F-105°F to activate yeast.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust for sweetness preference.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 4 cups All-purpose Flour Can exchange for gluten-free flour.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Experiment with other canned fillings as desired.
For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 ounces Softened Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup Softened Butter At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for sweetness.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • oven

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine warm milk and sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast over and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, butter, salt, and eggs. Add bloomed yeast and knead for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled.
Shaping and Second Rise
  1. Punch down dough, roll into a 12x18 rectangle, spread cherry filling, roll tightly, and slice into 12 pieces.
  2. Arrange in a greased pan, let rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking and Icing
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  2. Prepare icing by mixing cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Drizzle icing over warm rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat before serving.

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