- 240 g whole milk
- 7 g instant yeast or active dry yeast
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 530 g all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 85 g unsalted butter softened to room temperature
Filling
- 250 g raspberries fresh or frozen
- 30 g powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 85 g white chocolate chips
Frosting
- 85 g white chocolate chopped
- 50 g unsalted butter room temperature
- 113 g cream cheese Block-style room temperature
- 180 g powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste or extract
In a small saucepan, warm the milk to around 95-104°F / 35-40°C and pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle yeast and sugar over the warm milk. If using active dry yeast, let this sit for around 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy; if using instant yeast, this step can be skipped. 240 g whole milk, 7 g instant yeast, 50 g granulated sugar
Add the flour, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Fit the stand mixer with a dough hook attachment and mix until a thick dough forms. 530 g all-purpose flour , 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon salt
Add the softened butter, a few cubes at a time. Keep mixing on medium speed for around 10 minutes until the dough is soft and strong and passes the windowpane test. 85 g unsalted butter
Kneading by hand. Alternatively, knead the dough by hand. Mix the dough with a wooden spoon until it forms a shaggy ball. Pull it onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few cubes at a time in the butter. Knead by hand for around 10 minutes until it becomes an elastic and smooth dough. If you need a break, let the dough rest for 10 minutes and return to it.
First rise
Once kneaded, form the soft dough into a ball. Transfer the ball of dough to a large, lightly greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a damp dish towel.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, around 1 to 1 ½ hours. The total time will depend on your room temperature. The dough can also be covered tightly and refrigerated for up to 16 hours.
Filling
Add the raspberries to a medium bowl and sprinkle over the sugar and cornstarch. Toss to coat, then leave them to sit and macerate for around 15 minutes for fresh raspberries or 30 minutes until defrosted if using frozen raspberries. Break them up a bit with a fork. 250 g raspberries, 30 g powdered sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch
Shaping
Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough, then pull it from the bowl onto a lightly floured work surface. Dust the top of the dough with some flour. If the dough has come from the fridge, it will be very stiff.
Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a large 12×16-inch rectangle (30cm x 40 cm).
Add on the raspberry filling and use a spoon or offset spatula to spread it out. Sprinkle over white chocolate chips. 85 g white chocolate chips
Roll the dough tightly from one of the long edges into a jelly-roll style log.
Cut the log into 12 equal pieces using unflavored dental floss for extra clean cuts or a serrated knife.
Place the rolls onto a prepared baking pan, spacing them evenly.
Let them rise until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350°F /180°C.
Bake the rolls in the oven for around 28-30 minutes until golden brown. If they are browning too fast, you can cover the top of the rolls loosely with aluminum foil.
Frosting
Melt the white chocolate in a heat proof bowl in the microwave, in 20 second increments, stirring after each time. Once almost all melted, remove and keep stirring until smooth. Let it cool down to room temperature. 85 g white chocolate
While the rolls are baking, make the frosting. In a large bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Add in the cream cheese and beat until combined. 50 g unsalted butter, 113 g cream cheese Block-style
Add the white chocolate, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat on low speed to incorporate the sugar, then switch to high and beat until creamy 180 g powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
Let the baked rolls cool for 20 minutes, then spread on the frosting. Serve while still a bit warm.
Storing- Cover the rolls tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to 2 days at room temperature.
Refrigeration: For longer storage, place the rolls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving.
Serving: 1rollCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 331IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cinnamon rolls, cream cheese, raspberry, sweet rolls