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Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze

Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze are a fresh twist on the classic cinnamon roll. Bursting with juicy raspberries, warm cinnamon, and a bright citrus glaze, these rolls are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Dough
  • - 3/4 cup 180ml warm milk (110°F/45°C)
  • - 2 1/4 tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
  • - 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
  • - 1/4 cup 56g unsalted butter, melted
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 3 1/2 cups 440g all-purpose flour
  • - 1/2 tsp salt
  • #### For the Filling
  • - 1/3 cup 75g unsalted butter, softened
  • - 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
  • - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • - 1 cup 150g fresh or frozen raspberries
  • #### For the Lemon Glaze
  • - 1 cup 120g powdered sugar
  • - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • - 1 tsp lemon zest

Equipment

  • - Large mixing bowls
  • - Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
  • - Rolling pin
  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • - Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the Dough:**
  2. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes, until frothy. Add the melted butter, egg, remaining sugar, and salt. Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for 6–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  3. **Make the Filling:**
  4. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
  5. **Assemble the Rolls:**
  6. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture evenly over the dough, then scatter the raspberries on top. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log and pinch the seam to seal. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a parchment-lined 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. **Bake the Rolls:**
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool slightly.
  9. **Prepare the Lemon Glaze:**
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.