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Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls

Servings: 12 rolls

Ingredients

For the dough

  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 - 1/4 oz package yeast
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups flour

For the filling

  • 2 cups raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

For the frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons raspberry juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Pour the yeast over the warm milk I'm a small bowl and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the salt, egg, yeast, and milk and mix just until combined.
  • Using the hook attachment, add the flour gradually mixing on low speed.
  • Once the flour starts to mix in, turn the speed up to medium.
  • Continue to add the flour in until the dough begins to pull away from the bowl. The dough should be tacky but not sticky. Add more flour if needed.
  • Cover the dough with a towel and allow to rise until it has doubled in size, about an hour. While the dough is rising, make the jam.
  • Combine the raspberries, vanilla extract, water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Once it reaches a boil, lower it to a simmer and allow to simmer until it thickens to a jammy consistency, about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or a 9 inch pie dish
  • Once the dough has risen, punch down and place on a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll out into a large rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. 
  • Combine the cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg for the filling, set aside.
  • Brush the dough with the raspberry jam. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the raspberry jam.
  • Starting at the long side farthest away from you, roll the dough towards you (it helps if you lift a little bit and roll). Roll towards you until the last 2 inches of dough is left and roll that portion away from you to complete a long roll. This will help to keep the jam from squeezing out when you roll it up. Trim the edges for even slices.
  • Cut the dough (dental floss works really well!) into 12 - 1 inch slices. Place in your dish and allow to rise for another 30-40 minutes.
  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Bake the rolls for for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top. While the rolls are baking, make the cream cheese frosting.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Juice the raspberries. An easy way to juice the raspberries is by mashing them into a strainer over a bowl. 
  • Add the raspberry juice and the vanilla extract until smooth. Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating until frosting is smooth and lump free.
  • Allow the rolls to cool slightly before frosting but while they are still warm. Enjoy!