Callie Blount from the blog www.Luv-Cooks.com made Mini Fruitcake Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Zest Cream Cheese Frosting.
Mini Fruitcake Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Zest Cream Cheese Frosting
Here we update a wintertime staple! A classic cinnamon roll is filled with fruit and a bit of
Tennessee honey whiskey to keep our version in line with the spirit-centric tradition of
the original dessert. Serve it warm on a cold morning to rouse even the sleepiest of
friends or family members.
Yield: 20 mini rolls
For the rolls:
Ingredients:
1 12.4 ounce package cinnamon roll dough (such as Pillsbury cinnamon roll original)
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon Tennessee honey whiskey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup of mixed dried fruit (such as golden raisins, dried cherries, cranberries, and/or
apricots)
1/2 cup of mixed nuts (such as slivered almonds and/or finely chopped pistachios and
pecans)
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9 inch metal pie pan with a generous amount of
cooking spray, making sure to thoroughly coat the bottom and sides of the pan to
prevent sticking.
2. Stir together melted butter, whiskey, spices and brown sugar.
3. Separate individual cinnamon rolls.
4. On a well-floured surface, press the seams of four rolls together. Lightly flour a
rolling pin, then roll the pressed rolls to create an even, 5 to 6 inch square.
5. Spread 1/2 bourbon sugar mixture onto dough, spreading to almost the edges of
the square.
6. Top with dried fruit and nuts, using about ¼ to ⅓ total mixture.
7. Roll into a log, then use a sharp knife to cut it into 10 small rolls.
8. Repeat entire process with remaining 4 rolls.
9. Gently put mini rolls with edges touching in sprayed pie pan.
10.Bake for 20 minutes, or until tops are beginning to turn golden brown.
11.Once cooked through, top with cream cheese frosting and serve warm.
Orange Zest Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 ounces heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp orange zest (about the zest of one medium orange) plus additional zest for
sprinkling
Method:
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese,
powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract on medium speed for one to
two minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
2. Stir in orange zest.
Tip: Make sure to press the seams of the cinnamon rolls together well. If the seams
come apart when rolling, gently press back them back together with your fingers.
Tip: Gently transfer the mini rolls to a pan, using a spatula if needed. If rolls come apart
in the transfer, gently press back together.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut through dough.
