Fluffy Christmas Cottage Cheese Sweet Rolls: A Festive Treat You Can Make at Home
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked sweet rolls wafting through the kitchen during the holiday season. Fluffy Christmas Cottage Cheese Sweet Rolls combine the light, airy texture of soft rolls with a creamy, subtly tangy cottage cheese filling, making them a perfect festive treat. Topped with a delicate glaze or dusted with powdered sugar, these rolls are ideal for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or gifting to loved ones. Here’s how to make them from scratch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For this recipe, you’ll need ingredients for both the dough and the filling:
For the Dough:
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
½ cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
2 ½ to 3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
1 cup cottage cheese
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Zest of 1 lemon or orange for extra holiday flavor
For the Glaze (Optional):
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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