Description
These banana bread cinnamon rolls combine the moist, tender texture of banana bread with the rich, spiced sweetness of cinnamon rolls, finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for brunch or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) lukewarm milk
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 4½ to 5 cups (540–600 g) all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large banana)
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, very soft
- ½ cup (107 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large bananas, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream, slightly warmed
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups (170 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk, butter, and sugar until the butter melts and the mixture reaches 120-130°F. Remove from heat.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine 4½ cups of flour, yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk mixture and mashed banana. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Attach the dough hook and knead on medium speed for 6-8 minutes, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.
- Roll the dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, and layer with sliced bananas.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Cut into 12 equal rolls using a serrated knife or dental floss.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let them rise until puffy, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Pour the slightly warmed heavy cream over the rolls.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 20 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy. Spread over the warm rolls.
Notes
- You can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate them for a morning bake.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- Freeze unfrosted rolls for up to 3 months and frost after reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
