Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of banana bread cinnamon rolls, a perfect blend of sweet ripe bananas and warm cinnamon enveloped in soft, fluffy dough. These rolls are ideal for brunch or dessert, offering a comforting touch with every bite. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, they not only taste heavenly but can also be prepared ahead for effortless serving at gatherings or cozy mornings. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even novice bakers can enjoy this scrumptious treat that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ½ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ cup mashed banana (about 1 large banana)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 large bananas (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for topping)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (for frosting)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Warm the milk and mix with melted butter and sugar in a bowl. Add yeast and let it proof for 5 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt, kneading until smooth. Cover and let rise for an hour.
- Combine filling ingredients; roll out dough and spread filling evenly before adding sliced bananas.
- Roll up tightly and slice into pieces; place on a baking sheet.
- Pour warmed heavy cream over rolls; bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 35 minutes until golden.
- Prepare frosting while cooling; beat together cream cheese and butter, adding powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Frost warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg