Description
These No-Knead Maple Brioche Cinnamon Rolls are ultra-soft, buttery, and infused with maple flavor, topped with a luscious maple cream cheese frosting. Made with a no-knead brioche-style dough, they’re perfect for a make-ahead breakfast or special occasion brunch.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 1/2 cup melted salted butter
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup real maple syrup (warmed to 115℉)
- 1/2 cup warm water (115℉)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
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- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup softened salted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (room temperature, to pour over before baking)
- For the Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp real maple syrup
- Optional: dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, yeast, salt, maple syrup, warm water, and eggs.
- Stir in flour until just combined; the dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover and let rest at room temp for 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 5 days.
- Make the filling by beating together butter, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Cut into 1.75-inch strips, roll each one, and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Let the rolls rise for 45–60 minutes until puffy and they hold an indent when gently pressed.
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Pour heavy cream between the rolls and bake for 25–28 minutes until golden and set.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls so it melts into the swirls. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Brown the butter for the filling or frosting for deeper flavor.
- Add bourbon to the frosting for an adult twist.
- Use plant-based butter and dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Make the dough a day ahead and refrigerate to save time the next morning.
- Freeze baked (unfrosted) rolls and frost after reheating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
