Almond Croissant Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Delight in these Almond Croissant Cinnamon Rolls, a luscious twist on classic cinnamon rolls featuring a rich almond flour filling and a creamy almond-infused cream cheese frosting. Soft, fluffy dough is generously filled and topped with sliced almonds for added crunch, making these rolls perfect for breakfast or a sweet brunch treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- Cooking spray, as needed
- 3/4 cup warm milk (heated to 110°F)
- 1 (1/4-oz.) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 4 1/2 cups (540 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Filling
- 1 cup (96 g) almond flour, plus extra for dusting
- 3/4 cup (150 g) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Frosting and Topping
- 1 cup (115 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Coat a large bowl with cooking spray. Pour warm milk into a small bowl or liquid measuring cup and sprinkle active dry yeast on top. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy, indicating that the yeast is activated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and baking soda on low speed until just combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs and the frothy milk-yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Beat on medium speed until just combined, then add softened butter one tablespoon at a time. Continue beating for about 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to the prepared bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise at room temperature until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 2 hours depending on your kitchen temperature.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, light brown sugar, and softened butter using a rubber spatula until well blended.
- Roll Out Dough: Grease a 13″ x 9″ baking dish with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, turn out the risen dough and dust with additional flour. Roll the dough into a large rectangle about 18″ x 15″.
- Spread Filling and Shape Rolls: Evenly spread the almond filling all the way to the edges of the dough. Starting from a long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Trim off ends and cut the log into 12 pieces about 1 1/2″ thick.
- Second Rise: Arrange the rolls cut side down in the prepared baking dish. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise until puffed, approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dough is lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes.
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar and softened cream cheese with a rubber spatula until smooth and creamy. Stir in almond extract.
- Frost and Garnish: Spread the frosting over the warm rolls and sprinkle sliced almonds on top for a crunchy finish. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot when activating yeast—around 110°F is ideal to avoid killing the yeast.
- Room temperature eggs and butter help incorporate ingredients smoothly and produce a tender dough.
- The dough rising times may vary based on kitchen temperature; make sure the dough doubles in size for best results.
- Sliced almonds on top add texture but can be omitted if preferred or replaced with chopped nuts.
- For an extra almond flavor, you can sprinkle a small amount of almond flour lightly over the rolled dough before spreading the filling.
- The rolls can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
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