Description
There’s something irresistibly comforting about freshly baked rolls, especially when they’re infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for dough)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for dough)
Instructions
- Begin by making the delicious cream cheese filling that will elevate your rolls. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to beat the mixture until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Decide if you’d like to take the shortcut route using refrigerated crescent roll dough, or if you’re up for the challenge of making your dough from scratch. If you’re opting for the shortcut, roll out the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface and pinch the seams together to form a solid rectangle. Then cut the dough into squares, each slightly larger than you anticipate needing for the cream cheese filling.
- If you’re making your dough from scratch, start by mixing the warm milk, active dry yeast, and a tablespoon of granulated sugar in a bowl. Allow it to sit for about 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
- Once your dough is ready, roll it out into a rectangle and cut it into squares. Take a spoon and add about 1–2 teaspoons of the cream cheese filling into the center of each square. Carefully fold the dough over, pinching the edges tightly to seal in the filling.
- Now it’s time to cook these delicious rolls! Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the rolls for about 12–15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- As soon as they come out of the oven or air fryer, brush the warm rolls with the melted butter. Then, mix the granulated sugar with the additional ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Toss each roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
Notes
Be sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results, especially the cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (shortcut) | 1 hour (homemade)
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes (bake) | 6–8 minutes (air fry)
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Protein: 3 g