Cranberry Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe
A dozen savory rolls filled with cranberries and herb cream cheese
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (about 110°F) with sugar and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with melted unsalted butter and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let the Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dried cranberries, chopped chives, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 8
Spread the Filling
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 9
Roll the Dough
Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
- 10
Cut into Rolls
Slice the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish, cut side up.
- 11
Second Rise
Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 12
Preheat the Oven
While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 13
Bake the Rolls
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 14
Cool and Serve
Once baked, let the rolls cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
