Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls (Printable Version)
Soft cinnamon rolls swirl cranberry-orange filling with a creamy topping. Perfect for brunch or celebrations.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
01 - 300 g all-purpose flour
02 - 2½ tsp yeast
03 - 200 ml warm milk
04 - 50 g sugar
05 - 50 g melted butter
06 - 1 egg
→ Filling
07 - 50 g cranberries
08 - Zest of 1 orange
09 - 2 Tbsp sugar
10 - 1 Tbsp cinnamon
→ Icing
11 - 100 g cream cheese
12 - 50 g powdered sugar
13 - Juice of ½ orange
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Whisk yeast into warm milk. Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and all-purpose flour. Knead the mixture into a smooth dough and allow it to rise for 1 hour.
02 - Roll the dough into a rectangular shape, then evenly spread the filling mixture of cranberries, orange zest, sugar, and cinnamon. Roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
03 - Cut the rolled log into 8 equal pieces and place them into a greased baking pan.
04 - Let the rolls rise for 30 minutes, then bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
05 - Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm or cooled rolls before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy dough that comes together quickly yet stays fluffy
- Festive twist with real cranberries and orange zest bringing bright flavor
- Perfect balance of sweet tart and creamy thanks to the orange cream cheese icing
- Ideal for holidays yet simple enough for any weekend treat
02 -
- High in Vitamin C from citrus zest and cranberries
- Make ahead friendly you can prep the night before and bake in the morning
- Filling is adaptable swap other berries or spices if desired
03 -
- Take time to let the dough rise fully for the fluffiest rolls
- Use very soft cream cheese for lump free icing
- A sharp serrated knife makes slicing clean even rolls simple