Description
Orange Creamsicle Breakfast Rolls are soft, fluffy sweet rolls swirled with orange sugar filling and topped with a creamy vanilla-orange frosting. Inspired by the classic creamsicle flavor, these rolls are bright, citrusy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or sweet roll dough
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and orange zest.
- Sprinkle the orange sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Drizzle orange juice over the filling.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Slice into 8 equal rolls and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Fresh orange zest provides the best creamsicle flavor.
- For a richer version, use homemade sweet roll dough.
- Add white chocolate chips to the filling for extra sweetness.
- The rolls are best served slightly warm.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American