Apple and Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft and fluffy apple cinnamon rolls, bursting with apple cinnamon flavor and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Total Time

2 hours (including proofing)

Calories

450 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.64/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

4cupsAll-purpose flour(plus more for dusting)

£0.60

2.3teaspoonsActive dry yeast(or 1 packet)

£0.35

0.3cupGranulated sugar

£0.15

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

1cupMilk(warmed to lukewarm)

£0.50

0.3cupUnsalted butter(melted)

£0.65

1Large egg(lightly beaten)

£0.30

0.5cupUnsalted butter(softened, for filling)

£0.65

0.5cupBrown sugar(packed)

£0.20

2tablespoonsGround cinnamon

£0.25

2Apples(peeled, cored, and diced)

£0.80

4ozCream cheese(softened, for frosting)

£1.20

0.3cupUnsalted butter(softened, for frosting)

£0.65

2cupsPowdered sugar(for frosting)

£0.70

1teaspoonVanilla extract(for frosting)

£0.20

1tablespoonsMilk(for frosting, adjust to consistency)

£0.50

Total Cost

£7.71

£0.64 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2.
In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, and beaten egg. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
3.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
4.
While the dough is rising, prepare the apple filling. In a saucepan, combine diced apples with a tablespoon of water and a pinch of cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
5.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches.
6.
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then spread the cooked apples evenly over the cinnamon sugar layer.
7.
Starting from one long end, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
8.
Place the slices cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
9.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
10.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
11.
While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract and milk, adjusting the amount of milk to achieve desired consistency.
12.
Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool slightly before frosting. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the warm rolls.
13.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (100g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

63g

24% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

32 g

36% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Make sure the milk is lukewarm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

If the tops of the rolls are browning too quickly, cover the baking dish with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

For a glaze instead of frosting, simply whisk together powdered sugar and milk until you reach your desired consistency.

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Chef's Tips

Make sure the milk is lukewarm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

If the tops of the rolls are browning too quickly, cover the baking dish with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

For a glaze instead of frosting, simply whisk together powdered sugar and milk until you reach your desired consistency.

Apple and Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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