Go Back
Orange Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Orange Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Fluffy yeast rolls with an orange zest and sugar swirl, finished with a tangy orange cream cheese frosting.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 490 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Stand mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Glass measuring cup

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm milk 105 to 115 degrees F
  • ½ cup warm orange juice from 2 oranges
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 envelope
  • 4 cup all purpose flour plus more as needed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp orange zest for the dough
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar for the filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature, for the filling
  • 2 tbsp orange zest for the filling
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature, for the frosting
  • 3 tbsp orange juice for the frosting
  • 2 tsp orange zest for the frosting

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Foam the yeast. Stir the warm milk, orange juice, and yeast together and rest 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Knead the dough. Mix the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, zest, and salt, add the yeast mixture, and knead with a dough hook for 5 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
  • Rise once. Cover the dough in a greased bowl and let it double in a warm place, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Fill and shape. Roll to a 20x14 inch rectangle, spread the sugar, butter, zest, and cinnamon filling, roll up, and cut 12 rolls.
  • Rise and bake. Let the rolls double in a greased 9x13 pan for 30 to 45 minutes, then bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and 190 degrees F inside.
  • Frost. Beat the frosting ingredients smooth and spread over the warm rolls.

Notes

Substitutions: Replace the orange juice and zest with lemon juice and zest for a tangier version.
Tips: Use warm, not hot, liquid and let the dough fully double both times.
Storage: Keep unfrosted rolls covered at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate frosted rolls for up to 4 days, or freeze unfrosted rolls for 3 months.
Keyword Citrus Rolls, Cream Cheese Frosting, Orange Rolls, Orange Zest, Yeast Rolls