Description
Brighten your brunch table with these irresistibly soft and fluffy *Pink Cinnamon Rolls*. Naturally colored with freeze-dried raspberries and swirled with a tangy-sweet cinnamon filling, these rolls are a fun, fruity twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for special mornings, easy desserts, or romantic breakfast ideas, this easy recipe combines beautiful color with bold flavor. Topped with a creamy vanilla glaze, these cinnamon rolls are a sweet, homemade treat that’s just as gorgeous as it is delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup warm milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried raspberries
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried raspberries (for filling)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add egg, butter, crushed raspberries, and salt. Mix, then gradually add flour until dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
3. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, additional raspberries, and softened butter into a spreadable filling.
5. Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread filling evenly. Roll into a log and slice into 12 rolls.
6. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
8. While baking, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk/cream to make glaze.
9. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freeze-dried raspberries, not fresh, to avoid adding extra moisture to the dough.
For best results, use room temperature ingredients when mixing the dough.
Make the glaze slightly thick so it doesn’t run off the warm rolls too quickly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pink cinnamon rolls, raspberry cinnamon rolls, colorful breakfast, brunch ideas, easy dessert