Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

These soft and fluffy cottage cheese cinnamon rolls taste like the real thing. They need just one rise and use simple pantry staple ingredients. Overnight option included.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings servings

Calories 274kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour divided
2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup whipped cottage cheese
2 large eggs room temperature
1/4 cup butter melted and cooled
1 teaspoon salt

Filling

1/4 cup butter softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon

Cream cheese frosting

1/2 cup cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons butter softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or as needed

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add half a cup of flour, the warm water, and the yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it froths in the middle.
To the foamy mixture, add the sugar, whipped cottage cheese, eggs, butter, and salt. Gently mix, then add the flour and mix until combined. If it's wet and not coming together, add a tablespoon more of flour.
Knead the dough for 4 to 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball, cover, and rest for an hour, until it doubles in size.
While the dough is rising, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 12 x 18 inches.
Starting from the long edge, roll into a tight log. Using a sharp knife, slice into 12 equal pieces.
Place the dough in the greased baking dish, allowing the sides to touch. If desired, cover and rise for another 30 minutes. This is not mandatory, but it does yield even fluffier rolls.
Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until golden on top. If you notice the tops browning too quickly, loosely tent them with foil.
While the rolls are baking, make the cream cheese frosting. Whisk the cream cheese and butter together. Slowly add the powdered sugar and milk until fluffy. If it's too thick, add a splash more milk. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Once the cinnamon rolls are baked, remove them from the oven and let sit for about 5 minutes before spreading the frosting over the top. Serve.

Notes

Tips: See my recipe tips above for the best cottage cheese cinnamon rolls.
Frosting: Any store-bought frosting works just fine.
Leftovers: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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