Sweet Cream Cheese Rolls (Printable Recipe)
Delicate rolls with a creamy cheese center and tender buttery dough, ideal for any comforting moment.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough
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300 ml warm milk
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8 g active dry yeast
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80 g granulated sugar
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5 g vanilla sugar
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2 egg yolks
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60 ml plain yogurt
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550–600 g all-purpose flour
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5 g salt
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70 ml melted butter
→ Filling
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400 g cream cheese or cottage cheese
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1 egg
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60 g granulated sugar
→ Topping
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1 egg yolk
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1 tbsp milk
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar until yeast is dissolved.
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Add egg yolks and yogurt to the yeast mixture and whisk until fully combined.
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Gradually add all-purpose flour while mixing with a spatula until a soft dough forms. Incorporate salt.
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Add melted butter and knead the dough in the bowl for 1–2 minutes. Transfer to a floured surface and knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Grease the bowl, return the dough, cover with wrap or lid, and let rise in a warm place for 50–60 minutes until doubled in size.
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Divide the dough into 9 equal portions (about 109 g each), shape into balls, and let rest under a towel for 10–15 minutes.
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Blend cream cheese, egg, and sugar until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
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Roll each dough ball into a 17–18 cm circle, brush lightly with melted butter, cut into strips, stack, make a central depression with a stick, cut diagonally, and roll into spirals.
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Place shaped rolls on parchment-lined tray. Pipe cheese filling into the center of each roll.
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Whisk egg yolk with milk and brush over the rolls. Optionally mist lightly with water.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 24–26 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Use room-temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent dough texture.
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Warm milk to 38–40°C (100–104°F) for optimal yeast activation.
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Let shaped dough rest before filling to reduce cracking during baking.