Description
These Jam Donut Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a tangy-sweet raspberry jam that gives a nostalgic jam donut twist to classic cinnamon rolls. They’re completely vegan and topped with an optional vanilla cream cheese frosting for the ultimate indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- Rolls:
- 3 ⅓ cups (415g) all-purpose plain flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup (250mL) dairy-free milk, warm
- ½ cup (115g) vegan butter, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons (40g) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon (9g) instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (if not using salted butter)
- Jam Filling:
- 1 cup (125g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 3 tablespoons (20g) granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (corn flour)
- Frosting (optional):
- ½ cup (120g) vegan cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (25g) powdered sugar, to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract or powder
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, warm milk, vegan butter, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and stretchy, adding milk or flour as needed for consistency.
- Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Jam: In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and a splash of water. Simmer for 5 minutes while stirring until thick and smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the cooled jam over the surface, reaching all edges.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge to form a log. Cut into 12 even rolls with a sharp knife.
- Place rolls on a greased baking tray with space between each. Cover with a towel and let rise again for about 1 hour, until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Frost: Whisk frosting ingredients together until smooth. Drizzle generously over cooled rolls.
- Serve fresh, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving for best texture.
Notes
- If dough is too soft to roll, chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Top with extra jam or cinnamon sugar for a donut-like finish: mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon and dust over the rolls.
- Best enjoyed the day they are baked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 632
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 372mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 103g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
