Apple Cream Cheese Rolls (Made with Pizza Dough)

Apple Cream Cheese Rolls

These delicious fruit and cream cheese pastries start with a sheet of pizza dough. Then, I top it with a homemade apple filling and a sweet and tangy cream cheese filling. Both are layered over the top of the dough, then I roll it up tightly and slice it into medallions. After that, I bake it to golden brown perfection and top it with a simple vanilla glaze and caramel sauce. When it’s all done, I have a tray full of delicious apple pastries that always go quickly.

Why You’ll Love These Apple Cream Cheese Rolls

• They’re easy to make with simple ingredients and use Pillsbury classic refrigerated pizza dough, granny smith apples, cream cheese, and a few more ingredients.
• They’re delicious and the combination of the apple filling mixture with the sweet cream cheese filling is simply irresistible.
• They are perfect for any occasion and are great for breakfast and brunch, as well as an after-dinner dessert or an afternoon snack.

Apple Cream Cheese Rolls Ingredients

This recipe uses simple ingredients that are readily available at your local grocery store. It only takes one quick trip to the store to get everything you need!

• Apples have a natural sweetness that pairs well with the cream cheese filling.
• Water is used to cook the apples. It helps to soften the apples and release their natural juices.
• Sugar is used to sweeten the apples and the cream cheese filling. It also helps to thicken the apple filling and bind the filling together.
• Cornstarch is used to thicken the apple filling. It helps to prevent the filling from becoming too runny.
• Lemon juice is used to balance out the sweetness of the apples and to help prevent the apples from browning, and it is used to balance out the sweetness of the cream cheese filling and helps to prevent the cream cheese from becoming too dry.
• Cinnamon is a popular spice that pairs well with apples. It adds a warm and flavorful note to the apple filling.
• Cream cheese is a smooth and creamy cheese that pairs well with apples. It adds a richness and creaminess to the apple filling.
• Vanilla extract adds a warm and flavorful note to the cream cheese filling.
• Powdered sugar is used to make the drizzle. It adds a sweetness and a fluffy texture to the drizzle.
• Milk is used to thin the powdered sugar. It helps to make the drizzle the desired consistency.
• Pizza dough is used to make the rolls and provides a light and airy base for the apple cream cheese filling.
• Ghirardelli caramel sauce is used to drizzle over the rolls. It adds a rich and creamy sweetness to the rolls.

How to Make Apple Cream Cheese Rolls

This recipe is fairly simple, and even beginners can do it. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Apple Filling

Add diced apples, water, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened. Set aside to cool.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Mixture

Beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth in a medium bowl.

Step 4: Top the Pizza Dough

Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Then, spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a half-inch of clearance around the edges. Then top the cream cheese layer evenly with the apple mixture.

Step 5: Roll and Slice

Starting from the short end, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Then, cut it into 1-inch slices and place them on the baking sheet. Reshape to round if needed.

Step 6: Bake

Bake the medallions for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Then, remove them from the oven and let them cool while you make the glaze.

Step 7: Make the Glaze

Combine the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.

Step 8: Drizzle and Serve

Drizzle the glaze over the apple cream cheese rolls followed by the caramel and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Be sure to stir frequently as you make the apple filling so it doesn’t burn.
• Fully soften your cream cheese so it can be fully mixed.
• Roll your dough up as tightly as possible so you get nice, round rolls.

Variations

• Try using other diced fruits and berries in place of the apples.
• You can use crescent roll dough in place of pizza dough.
• Try sprinkling sanding sugar over the rolls before baking.

What to Serve with Apple Cream Cheese Rolls

Serve these rolls with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. They make a great sweet addition to a savory breakfast with all your favorites like sausage, bacon, ham, eggs, and the like, and they also make a fantastic dessert when served with a little ice cream or some whipped cream.

How to Store Leftover Apple Cream Cheese Rolls

Store these rolls in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to a month in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

Try This Delicious Apple Cream Cheese Roll Recipe

This apple cream cheese roll recipe is a delicious pastry-type recipe that’s full of the sweet flavors of apple, the sweet tang of cream cheese, and the chewy, golden texture and flavor of pizza dough. It all comes together to create a hand-held dessert that always has everyone coming back for more. Give it a try, and I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again.