Raspberry Sweet Rolls Recipe (2024)

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Raspberry Sweet Rolls-soft and sweet yeast rolls filled with raspberries and topped with cream cheese frosting. These sweet rolls are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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My dad’s cinnamon rolls are hands down the BEST cinnamon rolls in the universe. I shared my dad’s recipe on our blog years and years ago when my dad was probably the only one reading our blog. The post includes pictures of my dad making cinnamon rolls and the recipe. My dad didn’t care at the time because he didn’t think anyone would actually read the post and see his picture, butnow his cinnamon rollrecipe is the most popular recipe on our site. My dad gets a little embarrassed that his photo is all over the internet.

I have thought about taking new pictures for the post, they aren’t the greatest and probably should be updated to show you how amazing the cinnamon rolls are, but I love those memorieswith my dad in the kitchen.

When my dad came to visit us a few months ago, I asked if we could make his famous cinnamon rolls, but with a twist. I wanted to make Raspberry Sweet Rolls. My dad said sure, but he made me promise I would only take pictures of the rolls. He is kind of camera shy:)

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We used my dad’s recipe for the base of the rolls because it is PERFECTION! You will never eat a softer, fluffier, melt in your mouth sweet roll. The dough is like satin.

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To mix things up, we added raspberries to the filling. The raspberries are juicy and ooze out a little, but that is ok. They make a pretty mess:)

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We topped the raspberry sweet rolls with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting. I added a little lemon zest to brighten up the rolls.

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The raspberry sweet rolls were heavenly! I loved the fruity raspberry filling. And my dad, the cinnamon roll master, approved too!

My dad is coming to visit us for Christmas and I know he will be making his famous cinnamon rolls for Christmas brunch. It is a family tradition. I am going to put in a request for Raspberry Sweet Rolls too. They are the perfect Christmas morning treat! The raspberries make them so pretty and festive…and it is the holidays. It is ok to indulge. I am going to eat a cinnamon roll and raspberry sweet roll. Merry Christmas to me:)

Add these Raspberry Sweet Rolls to your Christmas brunch menu. Your friends and family will love them! And don’t forget to try my dad’s world famous cinnamon rolls! They are the BEST!

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Raspberry Sweet Rolls

These raspberry sweet rolls with cream cheese frosting are the perfect treat for breakfast or brunch!

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Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Servings 24

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 2 packages yeast, (4 ½ teaspoons), dissolved in 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 6 tablespoons shortening or unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 9 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon salt

For the filling:

For the frosting:

Instructions

  • Add yeast to 1 cup of lukewarm water. Stir with a spoon and set aside for about five minutes.

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add shortening, sugar, and salt to hot water and beat for 30 seconds. Let cool to lukewarm temperature. Stir in 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth. Add yeast mixture and mix until well combined. Mix in the beaten eggs.

  • Gradually stir in the remaining flour and mix with the dough hook for about 2 minutes. Remove dough from the bowl and place on a lightly floured counter. Knead by hand, add a little flour if the dough is still sticky. Knead until dough feels satiny and smooth.

  • Put the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise for 30 minutes or until dough doubles in size.

  • Remove dough from bowl and place on a lightly floured counter. Divide dough in half. With a rolling pin, roll one half of the dough into a rectangular shape. Spread dough evenly with 4 tablespoons of softened butter. Sprinkle dough with ¼ cup brown sugar. In a medium bowl, carefully stir together the raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch. Sprinkle half of the raspberry mixture over the dough.

  • Gently roll up dough into one long roll. Cut rolls, using a piece of dental floss or thread, about two inches thick. Place rolls into a greased 9X13 baking pan.

  • Now follow the exact same steps with the other half of the dough, using the remaining ingredients.

  • Place rolls in a warm spot and cover with a towel. Let rolls rise until double in bulk, about an hour. Bake rolls at 350 degrees Ffor 25-32 minutesor until golden brown on top. The insides should be soft, but not doughy. Remove pans from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

  • While the rolls are cooling, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and lemon zest. Using electric mixer, beat until smooth. Spread frosting on rolls and serve.

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FAQs

Do cinnamon and raspberry go together? ›

Raspberries and cinnamon might seem like an odd combination, but combine them in a smoothie, and they taste amazing! One of the best things about smoothies is how convenient they are. A good smoothie works well for a great breakfast or snack, and they're well-loved by kids and adults.

What's the difference between a sticky bun and a cinnamon roll? ›

Sticky buns begin with a base of tender, yeasted dough, much like a cinnamon roll. However, what truly distinguishes them is their sticky caramel topping. The pan used to bake sticky buns is coated with a rich, gooey caramel sauce.

Can I let Rhodes cinnamon rolls rise overnight? ›

Spray your pan with cooking spray. Place frozen dough on your pan. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap to keep from sticking to dough while rising. Place your pan in the refrigerator overnight or all day long.

Can you let cinnamon rolls rise overnight on the counter? ›

Instead of letting the rolls rise at room temperature and baking them, you'll cut and arrange the rolls in the baking pan, tightly cover them with plastic wrap, immediately transfer them to the fridge and let them rest overnight. (Do not leave them out at room temperature for any longer than needed.)

What spice compliments raspberries? ›

Raspberries: When raspberry and herbs match, it's magical. When they don't, it's disastrous. Thyme, basil, oregano, and bay were extremely good, and would work well as pie or jam—which means their flavors were strong, but didn't become cloying over time.

What flavor is best with raspberry? ›

Raspberry: Pairs well with other berries, almond, apricot, chocolate, cinnamon, citrus, ginger, hazelnut, mint, nectarine, peach, plum, rhubarb, thyme, and vanilla. You will find many raspberry co*cktails with brandy, Champagne, orange liqueurs, rum (especially the dark type), tequila, and sweeter red wines.

What is slang for cinnamon bun? ›

synonym ▲ Synonym: cinnamon bun. (slang, neologism) A person perceived as good, gentle and kind. Often a fictional character who undergoes emotional suffering.

What is the fancy name for cinnamon rolls? ›

A cinnamon roll (also known as cinnamon bun, cinnamon swirl, cinnamon Danish and cinnamon snail) is a sweet roll commonly served in Northern Europe (mainly in Nordic countries, but also in Austria, Estonia and Germany) and North America.

Why are Cinnabon cinnamon rolls so good? ›

The baked-good giant lists three components that set them apart from other retailers: fresh-baked dough, cream cheese frosting, and a proprietary blend of cinnamon (Makara).

What is a substitute for heavy cream in cinnamon rolls? ›

Regardless of what you're making, the following are the best heavy cream substitutes for cooking, baking, or whipping into dessert.
  • Half-and-half + butter. ...
  • Milk + butter. ...
  • Coconut cream. ...
  • Milk + cornstarch. ...
  • Greek yogurt + milk. ...
  • Alt milk + oil. ...
  • Heavy cream powder.
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What happens if you overproof cinnamon rolls? ›

Can cinnamon rolls rise for too long? Yes definitely! If you let your cinnamon rolls rise for too long you can over-proof them. This can lead to dense rolls or rolls that collapse after baking.

What is the secret ingredient in Cinnabon? ›

This is because its secret ingredient is not so secret anymore. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Cinnabon's most precious ingredient is cinnamon—but not just any old cinnamon. The cinnamon the brand uses is called Makara, which is a very sweet cinnamon taken from cassia trees in Indonesia.

How to tell when cinnamon rolls are done? ›

Bake cinnamon rolls until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches between 190°and 200°F.

What to do with cinnamon roll dough that didn't rise? ›

To fix dough that won't rise, try placing the dough on the lowest rack in your oven along with a baking pan filled with boiling water. Close the oven door and let the dough rise. Increasing the temperature and moisture can help activate the yeast in the dough so it rises. You can also try adding more yeast.

What fruit mixes well with cinnamon? ›

Any fruit—peaches, plums, blueberries, apples—will get a lift from roasted cinnamon. Whether baked into a pie or tart, sautéed with butter and sugar or whipped into a smoothie with yogurt, roasted cinnamon will add rich flavor.

Does cinnamon taste good with berries? ›

Cinnamon and blueberry go really well together. The sweetness of the honey butter is perfect for the berries– since blueberries can sometimes be more tart than sweet.

What flavors go with cinnamon? ›

Cinnamon Sweet, bitter apples, almonds, apricots, bananas, blueberries, chicken, compotes, pears, pancakes, French toast, yogurt, oatmeal, rice cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric Add early in cooking process.

What are raspberries good to eat with? ›

Add raspberries to cereal or oatmeal. Top whole-grain pancakes or waffles with raspberries. Add frozen raspberries to a smoothie. Make a fresh berry salad with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries.

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