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Freshly Baked Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Zesty Lemon Glaze

Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze Recipe

These Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze are soft, gooey, and bursting with juicy berry flavor in every bite. They look impressive, taste like they came from a bakery, and are surprisingly simple to make.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 9 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup softened butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 6–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Gently mash the raspberries in a separate bowl (optional, for easier spreading).
  6. Roll the dough into a 14×9 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Dot or gently spread the mashed raspberries over the top.
  7. Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long edge. Slice into 9 even pieces and place in a greased 9×9 baking dish.
  8. Cover the dish and let the rolls rise for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
  10. Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls just before serving.

Notes

Fresh or frozen raspberries work great—just don’t thaw the frozen ones. Make ahead by assembling the night before, refrigerating, then rising and baking in the morning. Swap in other berries or raspberry jam if you like. Add cream cheese to the glaze for a tangy twist!

  • Author: Clara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: raspberry cinnamon rolls, lemon glaze, brunch, sweet rolls, homemade