Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

Charlotte

These Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with extra protein thanks to cottage cheese in the dough and frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they deliver all the cozy cinnamon-sugar flavor you love with a creamy, bakery-style finish.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Rising Time 1 30

Total Time 2 15

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings Rolls

Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
½ cup warm milk 110°F
1 large egg
¼ cup unsalted butter melted
1 tsp salt

For the Filling

½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp softened butter
½ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts Optional

For the Frosting

4 oz cream cheese
½ cup butter softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp cottage cheese for added creaminess
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp milk or almond milk (1-2 tbsp)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
In a large bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, melted butter, egg, cottage cheese, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic.

First Rise:

Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Filling:

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until combined.

Assemble the Rolls:

Roll dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the filling evenly across the dough.
Roll up tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.

Second Rise:

Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

Frost & Serve:

Mix frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Sprinkle with crushed cookies, chocolate chips, or a dusting of cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Keyword Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

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