Vanilla Pudding Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of vanilla pudding and cinnamon in these soft and gooey vanilla pudding cinnamon rolls topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (including rising time)
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix pudding mix and milk. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and pudding. Add flour gradually to form a dough. Knead and let rise.
- Assemble Rolls: Roll out dough, spread with melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Roll up, slice, and place in a baking dish. Let rise.
- Bake and Frost: Bake rolls, prepare frosting with cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Spread frosting over warm rolls.
Notes
- Best served warm.
- Can be prepared the night before, refrigerated, and baked the next morning. Allow to come to room temperature before baking if chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
