Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with a zesty Lemon Glaze. These sweet rolls are filled with raspberry preserves, fresh raspberries, and a hint of cinnamon, topped with a tangy lemon icing.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
- ¾ cup raspberry preserves or jam
- 1½ cups fresh raspberries
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened, for spreading)
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine warm milk and yeast. Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Filling: Mix cinnamon, brown sugar, cornstarch. Roll out dough, spread butter, preserves, sprinkle cinnamon mixture, add raspberries. Roll, cut into rolls, place in baking dish. Let rise.
- Baking: Preheat oven. Bake rolls until golden brown.
- Lemon Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and milk. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Shortcut: Use store-bought dough.
- Frozen raspberries: Thaw and drain before use.
- Add extra lemon zest for more flavor.