Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze (Printable View)
Pillowy rolls filled with sweet raspberry swirl and finished with zesty lemon glaze
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
05 - ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Raspberry Filling
08 - 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
09 - ½ cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
12 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
→ Lemon Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
16 - 1-2 tbsp milk (as needed)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk warm milk, melted butter, and eggs in a separate bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until soft dough forms. Knead by hand or stand mixer for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
02 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
03 - Combine raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until thickened and jammy. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and cinnamon, and cool completely.
04 - On a floured surface, roll dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cooled raspberry filling evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border along edges.
05 - Starting from the long side, tightly roll dough into a log. Use sharp knife or bench scraper to slice into 12 equal rolls.
06 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy and noticeably expanded.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden brown and cooked through. Center should spring back when touched.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon milk. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time until pourable consistency is reached.
09 - Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still slightly warm for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The bright raspberry filling cuts through the richness perfectly, making these feel lighter than traditional cinnamon rolls
- That lemon glaze adds a zesty brightness that makes people pause and ask what exactly makes them so special
02 -
- The raspberry filling must be completely cold before spreading, or it will melt the butter in your dough and create a mess
- Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice the rolls instead of a knife for the cleanest cuts
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more evenly and help the dough rise properly
- Use parchment paper in your baking dish for easy cleanup and removal