Take your classic cinnamon rolls to the next level with a fruity twist! These Fluffy Banana Cinnamon Rolls are made with a soft, banana-infused dough, a rich cinnamon filling layered with fresh banana slices, and topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent dessert, this recipe is a banana lover’s dream.
Ingredients:
Banana Dough:
- ¾ cup milk, warmed to 110°F (180 ml)
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast (11 g or 1 packet)
- 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
- ⅔ cup mashed bananas (approximately 2 bananas)
- 5 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (656 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6 g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed (140 g)
Cinnamon Banana Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113 g)
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed (150 g, light or dark)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (8 g)
- 2 bananas, sliced thinly
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature (113 g)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (56 g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (120 g)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5 ml)
Instructions:
- Make the Dough : In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten egg, mashed bananas, flour, salt, and sugar. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Gradually add the cubed butter, a few pieces at a time, kneading until fully incorporated. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the Filling : In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Assemble the Rolls : Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle (approximately 12×18 inches).Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Arrange the banana slices on top.Roll the dough tightly from the longer side to form a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake the Rolls : Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before adding icing.
- Make the Cream Cheese Icing : Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Frost and Serve : Spread the cream cheese icing generously over the warm rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Conclusion:
These Fluffy Banana Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic recipe, with the natural sweetness of bananas shining through every layer. Paired with the luxurious cream cheese icing, they’re sure to be a hit for any occasion. Make a batch today and experience the perfect blend of fruity, sweet, and spiced flavors!
Fluffy Banana Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
These Fluffy Banana Cinnamon Rolls are a delightfultwist on a classic recipe, with the natural sweetness of bananas shiningthrough every layer. Paired with the luxurious cream cheese icing, they’re sureto be a hit for any occasion.
Banana Dough:
- ¾ cup milk (warmed to 110°F (180 ml))
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast (11 g or 1 packet)
- 1 large egg (room temperature, lightly beaten)
- ⅔ cup mashed bananas (approximately 2 bananas)
- 5 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (656 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6 g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature, cubed (140 g))
Cinnamon Banana Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature (113 g))
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed (150 g, light or dark))
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (8 g)
- 2 bananas (sliced thinly)
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature (113 g))
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature (56 g))
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted (120 g))
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5 ml)
- Make the Dough : In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten egg, mashed bananas, flour, salt, and sugar. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Gradually add the cubed butter, a few pieces at a time, kneading until fully incorporated. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the Filling : In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Assemble the Rolls : Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle (approximately 12×18 inches). Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Arrange the banana slices on top. Roll the dough tightly from the longer side to form a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake the Rolls : Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before adding icing.
- Make the Cream Cheese Icing : Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Frost and Serve : Spread the cream cheese icing generously over the warm rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!