Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls Recipe

Name: Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries, coarsely chopped; ⅓ cup chopped walnuts; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10 biscuits); ½ cup mascarpone cheese or ½ cup cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese or 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350F Lightly spray 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
2
In small bowl, mix cranberries and walnuts; set aside.
3
In another small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
4
Separate dough into 10 biscuits; press each biscuit into 3-inch round.
5
Place heaping 1 teaspoon of the mascarpone cheese on center of each biscuit.
6
Bring all sides of dough up over filling, stretching gently if necessary, and gather in center above filling to form a ball; firmly pinch edges to seal.
7
Roll each biscuit in melted butter, then roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture.
8
Place 1 biscuit in center of pan.
9
Arrange remaining biscuits, seam sides down and sides touching, in circle around center biscuit.
10
Pour remaining butter over biscuits; sprinkle with remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture.
11
Reserve 1/4 cup cranberry-walnut mixture; sprinkle remaining mixture over biscuits.
12
Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
13
Place heatproof serving plate upside down on pan; carefully turn plate and pan over.
14
Let stand 1 minute, then carefully remove pan.
15
Sprinkle reserved cranberry-walnut mixture over coffee cake.
16
In medium bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth.
17
Drizzle glaze over top of rolls.
18
Serve warm.

691

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries, coarsely chopped, ⅓ cup chopped walnuts, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls

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