Description
Homemade cinnamon cream cheese stuffed sweet rolls deliver comfort through rich, pillowy dough filled with creamy spiced goodness. Warm pastries promise delightful moments shared with friends and family around morning breakfast tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (e.g., King’s brand)
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup (80 mL) butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 3 tbsps granulated sugar
- ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with melted butter, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent sticking.
- Roll Modification: Create a precise two-thirds deep X-shaped pocket in each sweet roll by carefully cutting without completely separating the dough, preparing space for the cream cheese filling.
- Cinnamon Drizzle: Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture transforms into a smooth, homogeneous glaze that will infuse the rolls with warm, aromatic flavors.
- Filling Creation: Blend cream cheese and granulated sugar until silky smooth, then incorporate the beaten egg to develop a luxurious, creamy filling with perfect consistency.
- Assembly: Pipe the cream cheese mixture into the prepared roll pockets, distributing evenly and ensuring each roll receives an equal portion of the decadent filling.
- Flavor Enhancement: Generously drizzle the prepared cinnamon mixture over the stuffed rolls, allowing the spices to penetrate and complement the cream cheese center.
- Baking Process: Position the prepared rolls in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until they achieve a rich golden-brown color and the filling sets completely.
- Serving: Remove from the oven and let the rolls rest briefly, allowing the internal temperature to stabilize and the flavors to meld before presenting these tantalizing treats.
Notes
- Butter Coverage Tip: Generously coat the entire baking pan with melted butter to prevent sticking and create a golden, crispy exterior for the rolls.
- Precise Pocket Technique: Create a two-thirds deep X-shaped cut in each roll to maximize filling capacity without compromising the roll’s structural integrity.
- Filling Consistency Hack: Whip cream cheese until silky smooth and lump-free to ensure a creamy, luxurious center that melts perfectly in each bite.
- Temperature Control: Allow rolls to rest briefly after baking to stabilize internal temperature, preventing potential burns and allowing flavors to settle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg