Description

Craving the ultimate sweet breakfast treat? This Cinnamon Roll Frosting Cream Cheese recipe delivers soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls crowned with a luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting that melts right into the swirls. It’s the kind of quick breakfast indulgence that feels like it came straight from a bakery — perfect for easy brunch ideas, cozy food moments, or impressive breakfast-for-dinner recipes. Made from scratch but totally doable at home, this easy recipe is one you’ll return to again and again.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup whole milk

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon salt

4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Warm the milk to about 110°F and stir in the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. In a large bowl, mix the yeast mixture with eggs, melted butter, salt, and flour. Knead until a smooth dough forms.

3. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

4. Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a thick paste for the filling.

5. Roll the dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the surface.

6. Roll the dough into a tight log and cut into 12 even pieces.

7. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 pan and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–28 minutes until golden brown.

9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add heavy cream if needed.

10. Spread frosting on warm rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

Always frost the rolls while they’re still warm so the frosting melts beautifully into the swirls.

For a shortcut, prep the rolls the night before and bake fresh in the morning.

You can freeze the unbaked rolls after slicing and bake them straight from the freezer — just add 10 extra minutes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 420
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 260mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 59g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: cinnamon roll, cream cheese frosting, easy breakfast, sweet brunch