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Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze Recipe

Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet raspberries and warm cinnamon wrapped in a soft, fluffy dough, topped with a tangy lemon glaze in these Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze. Perfect for a weekend breakfast treat or a special brunch!

Ingredients

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For the dough:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

For the filling:

  • 3/4 cup frozen raspberries (slightly thawed and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

For the lemon glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 12 teaspoons milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: Dissolve yeast in warm milk, add sugar, butter, egg, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
  2. Rolling and Filling: Roll out dough, spread butter, sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, and raspberries. Roll into log and slice into rolls.
  3. Baking: Place rolls in dish, rise, then bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
  4. Lemon Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and milk. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

  • Fresh raspberries can be used, but be gentle to avoid crushing them into the dough.
  • For extra zing, add a pinch of salt to the lemon glaze.

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