Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Apple pie filling is layered in these soft cinnamon rolls and frosted with cream cheese.
Servings: 9 rolls
Ingredients
For Dough:
- 1 cup (237 ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter plus 1 tablespoon (14g) for melting in pan
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 3 cups (375 g) + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (1) large egg
For Filling
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups (355 g) apple pie filling finely chopped
For Frosting
- 4 ounces (113 g) plain cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ¼ cup (150 g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons whole milk room temperature
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
Make Rolls:
- Combine milk and butter in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for about 1 minute, or until milk is about 120 °F (49 °C)-130 °F (54 °C). Whisk melted butter into the milk to combine.1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Add yeast to the bowl of your stand mixer. Pour in milk mixture. Gently stir and let sit 1 minute.1 packet instant yeast
- Add 3 cups flour, sugar, salt, and egg to the bowl. Using the paddle attachment, mix dough together until combined and starting to pull away from the sides of the bowl.3 cups + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 large egg
- Add the other 3 tablespoons of flour and continue to mix until you have a thick dough that no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into a clean bowl. Add the dough and swirl around to coat on all sides. Cover dough with a clean towel, set in a warm area, and let rise about 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Place 1 tablespoon (14g) butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet or pie dish. Place skillet in the oven and let butter melt 1 to 2 minutes. Remove skillet and swirl butter around to coat the bottom.
- Roll dough onto a lightly floured surface until ¼ inch thick. Spread softened butter over top.1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Combine sugar, apple pie spice, and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly on top of the butter.1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon apple pie spice, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Place chopped apple pie filling apples evenly on top of the dough.1 1/2 cups apple pie filling
- Cut 9 long strips of dough and slowly roll each one tightly into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking the apples into the roll as needed.
- Place rolls in the prepared skillet. Cover with a clean towel, and let rise another 10 minutes.
- Bake cinnamon rolls for 28 to 35 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on top and baked through in the center.
Make Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar. Once no lumps of sugar remain, add in milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.4 ounces plain cream cheese, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons whole milk, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch kosher salt
- Frost tops of cinnamon rolls and serve while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 roll | Calories: 448 kcal | Carbohydrates: 80 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 49 mg | Sodium: 223 mg | Potassium: 161 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 41 g
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