Description
A lighter take on the classic cinnamon roll, made with blended cottage cheese for a tender, creamy texture without the heavy sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for brushing
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoons soft butter (for filling)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- Pinch of salt (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (for glaze)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)
- Pinch of salt (for glaze)
- Splash of milk (to thin glaze)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese until silky. Stir in the egg, melted butter, honey, and vanilla until combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir with a spoon until a soft dough forms. If sticky, add a bit more flour.
- Let the dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle about 10 by 14 inches.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and pinch of salt for the filling. Brush the dough with soft butter, sprinkle with cinnamon mixture, and add nuts or raisins if desired.
- Roll from the long edge into a tight log and slice into 10 to 12 rolls.
- Arrange in a greased 9-inch pan, brush tops with butter, and bake at 350°F for 20 to 24 minutes.
- For the glaze, whisk yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, salt, and milk until smooth. Spoon over warm rolls.
Notes
For a different flavor, try using coconut sugar or adding a splash of orange zest to the glaze. These rolls can be made ahead and stored for easy breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg