Almond Cream Cheese Rolls (Printable)

Pillowy almond and cream cheese rolls with a sweet almond glaze, perfect warm for breakfast or dessert.

# What you'll need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup water, warmed
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 large egg

→ Filling

09 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
12 - 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

→ Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
16 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt until evenly dispersed.
02 - In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat whole milk, water, and unsalted butter until just warm to the touch. Do not allow to boil.
03 - Add warmed milk mixture and large egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Knead by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and only slightly sticky.
05 - Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
06 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Fold in finely chopped almonds.
07 - Punch down the risen dough and roll out on a floured surface to a rectangle, about 16 by 10 inches.
08 - Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the dough. Roll up tightly from the long edge and slice into 12 even pieces.
09 - Place rolls cut side up in a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
10 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
11 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown on top. Allow to cool slightly in the dish.
12 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract in a small bowl until completely smooth.
13 - Drizzle warm rolls with glaze and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The filling is so creamy and fragrant, you'll think you're at a bakery before breakfast is over.
  • Every swirl bakes tender, thanks to a dough recipe that makes even a novice baker feel proud.
02 -
  • Cooling the rolls too long before glazing means the icing just slides off—learned that after one sad, empty-topped batch.
  • Letting the cream cheese fully soften prevents lumpy filling and saves cleanup headaches later on.
03 -
  • Measure flour with a light hand—too much will make the dough dense rather than plush.
  • Toasting the sliced almonds boosts their flavor and makes the whole pan smell spectacular.

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