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Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze Recipe

Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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
  • 12 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: Combine warm milk and yeast. Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
  2. 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.
  3. Baking: Preheat oven. Bake rolls until golden brown.
  4. 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.