Description
Soft and fluffy Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with a sweet cinnamon swirl and a creamy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a decadent dessert that impresses everyone.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (240ml) warm milk
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons red food coloring
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add melted butter, eggs, and red food coloring; mix well.
3. Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until a smooth dough forms.
4. Cover dough and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
7. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar.
8. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge to form a log.
9. Slice into 12 rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
10. Cover and let rise for another 20–30 minutes.
11. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
12. Prepare glaze: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
13. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add cocoa powder to the dough for a richer red velvet taste.
Sprinkle toasted pecans on top for added crunch.
Make mini rolls in muffin tins for individual servings.
Use plant-based butter and cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
Reheat slightly before serving to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 360
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg