Soft Pink Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
These fluffy Pink Cinnamon Rolls are swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a naturally pink cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Valentine's Day brunch, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, girls' brunches, and holiday mornings.
The beautiful pink frosting gets its color naturally from beet juice, creating a stunning breakfast treat that's as delicious as it is pretty.
Why You'll Love These Pink Cinnamon Rolls
Soft and fluffy texture
Naturally pink frosting
Perfect for brunch parties
Great make-ahead recipe
Family-friendly
Beautiful centerpiece for special occasions
Ingredients
For the Dough
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet instant yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 large egg
For the Cinnamon Filling
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 cup softened butter
For the Pink Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons beet juice
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Step 2: Make the Filling
Mix:
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Roll dough into a rectangle.
Spread with softened butter.
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
Step 3: Roll and Slice
Roll tightly into a log.
Cut into 12 rolls.
Place in a greased baking dish.
Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
Step 4: Bake
Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
Step 5: Make the Pink Frosting
Beat together:
Cream cheese
Butter
Powdered sugar
Vanilla
Mix in beet juice until frosting turns a soft pink color.
Step 6: Frost and Serve
Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls.
Serve immediately.
Perfect Drink Pairings
Pink Strawberry Milk