King Cake-Inspired Cinnamon Roll Bundles with Cream Cheese Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Soft, sweet cinnamon rolls shaped into festive bundles and topped with a cream cheese glaze and colorful Mardi Gras sprinkles for a celebratory treat. This French-inspired Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 112 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, whole milk, warm (110°F) into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 cup whole milk, warm (110°F)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened for filling
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk for glaze
• 1/4 cup combined purple, green, and gold sprinkles

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast over 1 cup warm whole milk (110°F) with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Add the yeast mixture, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
5. Step 5: Roll the dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread 1/4 cup softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
6. Step 6: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Cut into 12 even slices.
7. Step 7: Arrange the slices in 3 bundles of 4 rolls each, slightly spaced, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
8. Step 8: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 20-22 minutes until golden and puffed.
9. Step 9: While baking, whisk together 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp milk until smooth.
10. Step 10: Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the warm rolls and sprinkle 1/4 cup combined purple, green, and gold sprinkles to finish.