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I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to post my brioche cinnamon rolls recipe! This is one of my family’s all-time favorite recipes. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a sticky sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting.

Brioche dough is really easy to make, and I think the buttery richness of the dough pairs perfectly with the sweet cinnamon filling. If you are looking for an impressive and delicious breakfast or dessert recipe, then you have to try these brioche cinnamon rolls!

What Is Brioche Cinnamon Rolls?

Brioche cinnamon rolls are a type of sweet roll that is made with brioche dough and filled with a cinnamon-sugar filling. Brioche dough is a rich, buttery dough that is often used in French pastries. The addition of eggs and butter to the dough makes it super soft and fluffy, which is perfect for these rolls.

The cinnamon filling is made with a combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. This filling gets nice and gooey when it bakes, and it pairs perfectly with the rich brioche dough.

These rolls are finished off with a delicious cream cheese frosting. The sweetness of the frosting compliments the sticky sweet filling perfectly.

Why You Will Love This Recipe?

There are so many things to love about these brioche cinnamon rolls! Here are a few of my favorite things:

The brioche dough is super soft and fluffy.
The filling is sticky sweet and packed with cinnamon flavor.
The cream cheese frosting is rich and creamy.
These rolls can be made ahead of time and frozen for later.

Brioche Cinnamon Rolls (By iStockphoto)

What You Will Need To Make Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Brioche Dough

The Brioche dough is the key to success here. It is a rich, eggy dough that bakes up into light, flaky rolls. You can find Brioche dough at most grocery stores, or you can make it yourself using this recipe

Yeast

You will need active dry yeast for this recipe. I like to use instant yeast, which doesn’t require proofing in water before use. However, you can use regular active dry yeast if that is what you have on hand.

Cinnamon sugar filling

This is made with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. I like to use light brown sugar because it has a more delicate flavor, but you can use dark brown sugar if that is what you have on hand.

Butter

You will need butter for the filling, dough, and frosting. I like to use unsalted butter so that I can control the amount of salt in the recipe, but you can use salted butter if that is what you have on hand.

Cream Cheese Frosting

This is made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. I like to use full-fat cream cheese for the frosting because it results in a richer flavor, but you can use reduced-fat cream cheese if you are watching your calories.

Other Ingredients

You can add more of your favorite ingredients as you wish, or follow our recipe.

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How To Make Brioche Cinnamon Rolls?

The first step to making these rolls is to make the brioche dough. This dough is really easy to make, and it only requires a few simple ingredients. I like to use my stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to make the dough, but you can also mix it by hand.

Once the dough is made, it needs to rise for about an hour. While the dough is rising, you can make the cinnamon filling.

After the dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough, and then roll it up into a log. Cut the log into 12-16 rolls, and place them on a baking sheet. Allow the rolls to rise for another 30 minutes, and then bake them in a 350°F oven until they are golden brown.

Once the rolls are out of the oven, top them with the cream cheese frosting. Allow the frosting to set for a few minutes, and then enjoy!

These rolls are best the day they are made, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Brioche Cinnamon Rolls (By iStockphoto)

Ingredients

For The Dough:

1/2 cup (120 ml) milk, warmed to 110°F
2 tablespoons (30 grams) sugar
1 teaspoon instant yeast
3 cups (390 grams) of all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into cubes
2 large eggs, at room temperature

For The Filling:

1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

For The Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 ounces (113 grams) of cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (57 grams) of unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

To make the dough:

First, you need to combine the milk, sugar, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix until the yeast has dissolved. After that, add the flour and salt and mix on low speed until well combined.
With the mixer on low speed, you now then add the butter a little at a time, mixing until the mixture is well combined. At this point, the dough will become crumbly. You can add the eggs and mix until well combined.
Switch to the dough hook attachment and knead the dough on medium-low speed until it comes together and is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. The dough should be sticky but not too wet. If you notice it is too wet, add a little more flour; if it is too dry, add a little more milk.
Finally, place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size for about 1 hour.

To make the filling:

You need to combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl altogether. Set it aside for later.

To make the frosting:

In the paddle-equipped bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter and blend until smooth. Mix well after adding the salt, vanilla essence, and powdered sugar.

To assemble the rolls:

First, you have to grease butter in a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Now, roll the dough out into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the melted butter over the dough, and then sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
After that, roll the dough up into a log, starting at the long side. Cut the log into 12-16 rolls and place them in the prepared pan. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake the rolls for about 25-30 minutes, or until it is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool for a few minutes. Spread with the cream cheese frosting. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 409
Calories from Fat 126
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 443mg 18%
Potassium 95mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 28g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 10.4%
Calcium 5.2%
Iron 11.3%

Variations

For a pumpkin spice variation, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the filling.
For a pecan pie variation, add 1 cup (100 grams) of chopped pecans to the filling.
For an apple pie variation, add 1 cup (130 grams) of chopped apples to the filling.
For a cherry pie variation, add 1 cup (130 grams) of chopped cherries to the filling.

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Storage of Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Brioche cinnamon rolls are best the day they are made but will keep for up to 3 days stored in an airtight container. Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Cinnamon rolls can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then let come to room temperature before reheating.

Ways To Make Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Ahead Of Time (Overnight)

If you want to make the cinnamon rolls ahead of time, simply place the pan of rolls in the refrigerator overnight and let them rise slowly. Let it come to room temperature before rolling it out.

The next morning, remove them from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake as directed.

The rolls can be frozen before baking. Let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then let them come to room temperature before baking.

Brioche Cinnamon Rolls Gluten-Free

If you need these cinnamon rolls to be gluten-free, you can use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend in place of the regular flour. I like Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour.

Brioche Cinnamon Rolls Dairy-Free

You can make these cinnamon rolls dairy-free by using non-dairy milk in place of regular milk and non-dairy butter in place of regular butter. I like to use almond milk and Earth Balance Buttery Sticks.

Brioche Cinnamon Rolls Vegan

You can make these cinnamon rolls vegan by using non-dairy milk in place of regular milk, non-dairy butter in place of regular butter, and a flax egg in place of the regular egg.

Brioche Cinnamon Rolls (By iStockphoto)

FAQs about Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

What makes a brioche different from most breads?

Brioche is a rich, eggy bread that is made with butter and milk. This makes it different from most breads, which are made with water and don’t contain eggs. The addition of fat also makes brioche a lot richer and more tender than other breads.

Why is my brioche not fluffy?

There are a few reasons why your brioche might not be as fluffy as you’d like it to be. First, make sure that you are using active dry yeast and not instant yeast. If you use instant yeast, your brioche will be too dense.

Second, make sure that you are proofing the yeast properly. If the yeast isn’t activated, the brioche won’t rise. Finally, make sure that you are kneading the dough long enough. The gluten needs to develop in order for the brioche to be fluffy.

What are brioche rolls used for?

Brioche rolls are often used for making sandwiches or as a base for canapés. They can also be eaten on their own or with butter and jam.

What does brioche-style bread mean?

Brioche-style bread is a bread that is made in a similar way to brioche but without eggs. This means that it is not as rich or tender as brioche, but it still has a lot of flavors.

Conclusion

Brioche cinnamon rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They are perfect for brunch or a special breakfast and can be made ahead of time. You can also customize them with your favorite fillings and toppings. Whether you make them plain or add a twist, these brioche cinnamon rolls are sure to please.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you try it out, please let me know what you think in the comments below and spend some of your precious time reading more about other topics at Liliana Kitchen. Happy baking!