Here’s a delicious recipe for Cinnamon Rolls and Apple Pastries in Puff Pastry that would be perfect for a cozy treat! 🍏🥐🍩
Cinnamon Rolls (Rolnice sa Cimetom)
These sweet and fluffy cinnamon rolls are perfect for a dessert or snack. With a buttery cinnamon filling and a sweet glaze, they’re a true treat!
Ingredients for Dough:
- 500g flour
- 80g sugar
- 20g fresh yeast (half a cube)
- 230ml lukewarm milk
- 100g butter (softened)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg yolk
Ingredients for Cinnamon Filling:
- 250g softened butter
- 100g sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Ingredients for Glaze:
- 150g cream cheese (or any neutral soft cheese)
- 70g powdered sugar
- 2 vanilla sugar packets
- Juice of half a lemon
- Milk (if needed to adjust consistency)
Instructions for Cinnamon Rolls:
Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk and add to the flour mixture. Add softened butter and egg yolk, and mix to form a dough. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let it rise until doubled in size, around 1 hour.
Prepare the Cinnamon Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
Shape the Rolls: Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, then carefully roll it up into a log. Cut the log into 12 pieces (around 4 cm each).
Prepare for Baking: Grease a baking dish with butter and place the rolls inside, leaving a little space between each one. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Brush the rolls with melted butter and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Baking times may vary based on your oven, so keep an eye on them!
Make the Glaze: While the rolls are baking, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, and lemon juice. If the glaze is too thick, you can add a little milk to thin it out.
Finish the Rolls: Once the rolls are baked, spread the glaze over them while they are still warm, but wait for them to cool slightly before enjoying.
Apple Pastries in Puff Pastry (Jabuke u Lisnatom)
These are easy-to-make, delightful apple pastries that are crispy on the outside and sweet and gooey on the inside.
Ingredients for Apple Filling:
- 4 sheets of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 apples, peeled and grated
- 6 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 packet of vanilla pudding
- 300ml water
Instructions for Apple Pastries:
Prepare the Apple Filling: In a saucepan, combine the grated apples and sugar. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes until softened. In a separate bowl, mix the vanilla pudding powder with 300ml of water and add it to the apples. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat and let it cool.
Assemble the Pastries: Cut the puff pastry sheets into desired sizes (squares or rectangles). Place a spoonful of the apple mixture in the center of each pastry. Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges to seal.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Place the pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Finishing Touch: Once the pastries are baked, sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm. Serve and enjoy!
Enjoy Your Cinnamon Rolls and Apple Pastries!
Both of these recipes are simple, comforting, and sure to be a hit at any gathering or just as a treat for yourself!
Let me know how they turn out! 😄
