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Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls

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Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, featuring a rich, buttery dough filled with a sweet raspberry and cinnamon filling, and topped with a zesty lemon glaze. These rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and offer a delicious combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons instant yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups milk, lukewarm

1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 large eggs

For the Raspberry Filling:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 cup fresh raspberries, finely chopped or minced

For the Lemon Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Zest of 1 lemon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, and eggs. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. If too sticky, add flour a little at a time. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
  2. For the raspberry filling, mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Gently fold chopped raspberries into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  3. Once dough has risen, punch down and roll it into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter, then spread raspberry mixture evenly on top, leaving 1-inch borders. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 even pieces.
  4. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. If they brown too quickly, cover with foil in the last few minutes. Let cool slightly.
  6. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

Add nuts like pecans or walnuts to the raspberry filling for extra texture.

Use cream cheese filling for a richer alternative.

Frozen raspberries can be used if fresh ones are unavailable, but thaw and drain them before use to avoid excess moisture.

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