Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls swirled with juicy raspberries and finished with a bright lemon glaze a sweet and tangy twist on a brunch classic.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Filling:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
- 1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir in flour gradually until dough forms.
- 3. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5. Roll out dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
- 6. Spread softened butter over dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
- 7. Evenly scatter raspberries over the top.
- 8. Roll up tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 rolls.
- 9. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and rise another 30–40 minutes.
- 10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden.
- 11. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and milk to make glaze.
- 12. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen raspberries straight from the freezer to reduce excess moisture.
- Add a pinch of cardamom to the filling for a gourmet twist.
- These rolls can be prepared ahead and baked the next morning for easy brunch prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls, lemon glaze, fruity breakfast, sweet rolls