Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
These Brioche Cinnamon Rolls are my go-to when I want something soft, gooey, and completely over the top. The rich dough and toffee cream cheese sauce make them unforgettable.
Ingredients
For the Brioche Dough:
- 2 tablespoons soft butter
- 1 egg room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons active yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 1/2 cup soft butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Brown Sugar Pan Layer:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
For the Cream Cheese Toffee Sauce:
- 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces soft cream cheese
Instructions
- If using a stand mixer, add all dough ingredients to the work bowl. Use the dough hook attachment and knead for 7 to 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides.
- If mixing by hand, knead the dough for 7 to 10 minutes using the palms of your hands.
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to form a 16 by 10 inch rectangle.
- Line two 9×13 pans with parchment paper. Melt the 1/2 cup butter for the brown sugar base.
- Pour half of the melted butter and half of the brown sugar evenly into each prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Starting from the long edge, roll the dough into a tight log. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Place 6 rolls in each prepared pan on top of the brown sugar and butter mixture.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly in the pan before adding sauce.
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar and heavy cream over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the soft cream cheese and whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the warm rolls generously with the cream cheese toffee sauce before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This dough can be made by hand, in a stand mixer, or using a bread machine on the dough setting.
- Make sure the egg is room temperature and the milk is warm to help the yeast activate properly.
- Line pans with parchment to make cleanup easier and ensure nothing sticks to the sugary base.
- These rolls make a beautiful gift for new moms, holidays, brunch parties, or lazy weekend mornings.
- If you like a gooier roll, pour extra cream cheese toffee sauce over the top before serving.
- These cinnamon rolls are from my cookbook - Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy.