The Best Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

By Tatyana's Everyday Food · 180 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Warm the milk to 120–130°F (49–54°C) in the microwave or on the stove. Pour it into a large bowl, add a few teaspoons of sugar and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let it proof for 5 minutes.
2. Add the salt, sugar, eggs, vanilla and melted butter to the yeast mixture and whisk until smooth. Gradually add the flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, until a dough ball forms.
3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and keep adding flour and kneading until very soft but not sticky. Knead for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a towel and leave in a warm spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until doubled in size.
5. While the dough proofs, put the diced apples, spices, salt, vanilla and sugar in a large pot and stir until the apples are coated.
6. Cover the pot and cook the apples over medium heat, stirring every few minutes, for 15 to 18 minutes, until soft.
7. Mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry, stir it into the apples and cook for 1 more minute until thickened. Take off the heat and cool to room temperature.
8. Roll the proofed dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 20x20 inches. Spread the 1/2 cup softened butter over it, then spread the cooled filling to the edges.
9. Roll the dough up into a log, press the edges in to shape it neatly, then cut it into 12 equal pieces with a sharp serrated knife.
10. Place the rolls cut side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish, cover and proof for 30 to 45 minutes until doubled. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) meanwhile.
11. Beat the softened cream cheese for a minute until smooth. Add the vanilla, salt, sugar and a few tablespoons of cream and beat until thick; thin with more heavy cream as needed.
12. Bake the rolls for 10 minutes, remove, pour the 3/4 cup heavy cream over them, then bake 25 to 28 minutes more until golden on top.
13. Spread the icing over the rolls while they are still warm and serve warm.

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