Description
Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls combine the classic delight of soft, gooey cinnamon rolls with a luscious peach cobbler filling, creating a perfect balance of warm spices and juicy fruit inside tender, fluffy dough. Topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze, this recipe is an irresistible twist that makes a perfect breakfast treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Peach Filling
- 6 medium ripe peaches, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk, plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt thoroughly.
- Activate Yeast: In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy, showing the yeast is active.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter and beaten eggs to the yeast mixture and whisk until combined.
- Form Dough: Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if sticky.
- First Rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Prepare Peach Filling: In a saucepan, combine diced peaches, sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Cook Filling: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes until thick and jammy.
- Finish Filling: Remove from heat and stir in butter to melt; let cool slightly.
- Punch Down Dough: After the rise, punch the dough down to release air.
- Roll Dough: Roll dough on a floured surface into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
- Apply Butter: Spread softened butter evenly over dough, leaving a small border on one long side.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
- Spread Peach Filling: Evenly distribute the cooled peach filling on top of the cinnamon-sugar layer.
- Roll Up Dough: Starting at opposite edge of border, tightly roll into a log and pinch seam to seal.
- Slice Rolls: Cut the log into 12 equal slices using a serrated knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and arrange rolls leaving space between each.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rolls rise 30-45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake Rolls: Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown and filling bubbles, tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Cool Rolls: Cool rolls in dish 10-15 minutes before glazing to allow setting.
- Make Glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla, beating until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed.
- Frost Rolls: Spread cream cheese glaze generously over warm rolls.
- Serve & Store: Serve warm. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
Notes
- Make sure yeast is fresh and active for proper dough rising.
- Peeling peaches before cooking helps achieve a smooth filling texture.
- Use dental floss for cutting rolls to keep them neat without squashing.
- If tops brown too quickly during baking, tent with foil to prevent burning.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before glazing to avoid melting the frosting completely.
- Store leftover cinnamon rolls refrigerated and reheat gently to maintain softness.