Delicious lemon-infused cinnamon rolls that are better than Cinnabon.
Delicious lemon-infused cinnamon rolls that are better than Cinnabon.

Ingredients
For the Lemon Rolls
- 300mLwhole milk
- 2 1/4tspactive dry yeast
- 1tspgranulated white sugar
- 593gall-purpose flour
- 1 1/2tspsalt
- 25ggranulated white sugar
- 2eggs
- 112gunsalted butter
- 1/2tbspvanilla
- 20glemon zest
For the Lemon Filling
- 112gunsalted butter
- 110gbrown sugar
- 100ggranulated white sugar
- 20glemon zest
- 30mLfresh lemon juice
- 1/4tspsalt
- 60mLheavy cream
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
- 56gunsalted butter
- 113gcream cheese
- 97gpowdered sugar
- 5glemon zest
- 5gfresh lemon juice
How to make Lemon Cinnamon Rolls
Prepare the Dough
Warm the milk to about 110 degrees.
In a bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Add the bloomed yeast mixture, sugar, eggs, softened butter, vanilla, and lemon zest to the flour.
Mix until a dough forms, then knead until smooth.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
Assemble the Rolls
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
Spread the lemon filling evenly over the dough.
Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish.
Pour heavy cream over the rolls.
Bake the Rolls
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare the Frosting
In a bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until creamy.
Serve
Spread the frosting over the warm rolls before serving.
Tips & Tricks
Make sure the milk is not too hot when blooming the yeast.
You can adjust the amount of lemon zest to your taste.
FAQS
Can I use a different type of milk for the lemon cinnamon rolls?
Yes, you can substitute whole milk with almond milk, oat milk, or any other milk of your choice. Just ensure it is warm when combining with the yeast.
How can I tell if my yeast is active?
You can check if your yeast is active by blooming it in warm milk with sugar. If it becomes frothy and bubbly after about 5 minutes, it is active and ready to use.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dough ahead of time. After kneading, let it rise, then cover it and refrigerate. When ready to bake, let it come to room temperature and rise again before rolling out.
What can I use instead of cream cheese for the frosting?
If you prefer a dairy-free option, you can use a vegan cream cheese alternative or a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
How do I store leftover lemon cinnamon rolls?
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze them for longer storage; just reheat before serving.
Loading reviews...
KloPoKitchen
(@klopokitchen3445)
Kitchen/cooking Self taught little chef π§βπ³ Loves Food π± (Girl) π© Kid content creator/editor Kitchen/cooking Self taught little chef π§βπ³ Loves Food π± (Girl) π© Kid content creator/editor...
Marnirni-apinthi Building, Lot Fourteen,
North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000
Australia