Description

Delight in these Peach Pie Cinnamon Rolls that combine fluffy, homemade dough with a luscious peach pie filling and a classic cinnamon-sugar swirl, all topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
¼ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour (start with 4 cups, add more if dough is sticky)

For the Peach Pie Filling:

2 cups fresh or canned peaches, diced (drain well if using canned)
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Filling:

⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active and ready.
Make the dough: Add granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, eggs, and salt to the frothy yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5–8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Prepare peach filling: While the dough rises, combine diced peaches, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Roll out the dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, approximately 16×12 inches in size.
Add cinnamon-sugar filling: Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle this evenly on top of the buttered dough.
Add peach layer: Carefully spread the cooled peach filling evenly over the cinnamon-sugar layer, ensuring complete coverage.
Roll and slice: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 12 even slices.
Second rise: Place the rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover loosely and let rise for an additional 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
Make glaze: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
Glaze the rolls: Spread the cream cheese glaze generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Use fresh peaches when in season for the best flavor; canned peaches work well but ensure they are well-drained to prevent sogginess.
For thicker rolls, cut into 10 pieces instead of 12.
If dough is sticky while kneading, sprinkle a little more flour gradually, but avoid making it too dry.
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Reheat rolls gently in the microwave or oven with foil to maintain softness.
Feel free to add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the filling for extra texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll (approx.)
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

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