How to Make Sourdough Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls

Sourdough Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls are a sweet summertime treat inspired by juicy peaches and classic cinnamon rolls.

There’s something magical about peach season. Juicy peaches. Golden brown cinnamon rolls. And that warm smell of brown sugar and butter filling the kitchen.

These sourdough peach cobbler cinnamon rolls combine two favorite desserts into one unforgettable bite. They’re soft and fluffy, packed with sweet peach filling and topped with a crumbly streusel and creamy frosting.

Perfect for slow summer mornings or as a sweet treat with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Let’s walk through it together.

The Night Before: Make the Dough

This dough comes together the night before so it can rise slowly. That’s the beauty of the fermentation process with sourdough—flavor builds while you sleep. 

You’ll Need:

• 310g milk (about 1¼ cups)

• 57g melted salted butter (¼ cup)

• 1 large egg

• 100g sugar (½ cup)

• 1 tsp salt (5g)

• 200g active sourdough starter (about 1 cup)

• 650g all-purpose flour (about 4⅔ cups)

In a bowl, stir together the milk, melted butter, egg, sugar, salt, sourdough starter (not sourdough discard for this recipe), and flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead on a lightly floured surface for 3–5 minutes, just until smooth.

Place the dough into a large bowl. Cover with wax paper and a tea towel. Leave at room temperature overnight. I cover it with both so that it doesn’t dry out.

The Next Morning: Peach Prep + Filling 

Before touching the dough, make the peach filling. 

Use: 

• 450g room temperature fresh peaches, diced (about 3 cups) 

• 50g sugar (¼ cup) 

• ½ tsp cinnamon 

• ½ tsp nutmeg 

Toss everything together and set aside. Let those juicy peaches release their natural sweetness. 

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

Then mix the cinnamon sugar filling: 

• 220g brown sugar (1 cup) 

• 113g softened salted butter (½ cup) 

• 8g cinnamon (1 tbsp) 

Stir the cinnamon, sugar, and butter together in a small bowl until it forms a soft paste.

Assemble the Rolls 

Now for the fun part. Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture across the top, edge to edge. 

Drain the peach mixture using a strainer. You don’t want excess liquid soaking the dough.

Sprinkle the peaches evenly over the cinnamon layer.

Roll the dough into a log. Use plain dental floss to cut into 12 equal pieces.

Place rolls into a greased baking dish. I use two 9×13 pans.

Cover with plastic wrap and let them rise for another 2 hours for the second rise.  

Make the Crumb Topping 

While the rolls rise, make the crumble topping: 

• 56g cold butter, cubed (¼ cup) 

• 100g sugar (½ cup) 

• 70g all-purpose flour (½ cup) 

• 3g cinnamon (1 tsp) 

Use your hands or a pastry cutter to break everything down into a crumbly texture. It should look sandy but hold together when pinched.

Bake to Golden Brown Perfection 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the rolls. Bake for 25–30 minutes. Watch closely. Every oven is different.

You want soft centers and golden brown edges—never dry. Let them cool for 5–10 minutes.

Make the Cream Cheese Icing

For that dreamy cream cheese frosting, combine: 

• 112 g softened butter (½ cup) 
• 112 g softened cream cheese (½ cup)
• 240 g powdered sugar (about 2 cups)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract (8 g)
• ¼–½ cup room temperature milk, added slowly

Beat everything together. Add milk little by little until the frosting reaches the texture you like—drizzle-thin or spreadable thick. Once the rolls are slightly cooled, frost generously. 

The Best Way to Eat These

Serve warm. Grab a fork. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want to take it over the top.

These are the kind of rolls you make during peach season, when fresh fruit is overflowing and everyone is craving a sweet treat.

Store leftovers in an airtight container. They reheat beautifully. Just put them in the microwave for about 15 seconds and you are good to go.

Time to Be a Doer & Make Sourdough Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls

These sourdough peach cobbler cinnamon rolls are worth the extra steps. The tang from the sourdough. The sweetness of the peach filling. The soft crumb. The creamy icing. They’re a little celebration in every bite.

Next time you’re craving a classic cinnamon roll recipe with a twist, this is the one to make.

This delicious summertime dessert is perfect for anytime time of year, but especially when the peaches are fresh and seasonal.