Chai Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these gooey chai cinnamon rolls. Soft and fluffy, each roll is filled with a delightful brown sugar chai filling and topped with creamy chai-infused frosting. A decadent brown sugar chai caramel sauce adds the perfect finishing touch, making these rolls an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups whole milk (300 ml), warmed
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (593 g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 g), softened (for dough)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (220 g), packed (for filling)
- 6 oz cream cheese (170 g), softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (97 g)
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar; let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a mixer, combine flour, spices, salt, and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and butter; mix well.
- Incorporate the yeast mixture and knead until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 to 1½ hours.
- Prepare the chai caramel sauce by steeping chai tea bags in warm heavy cream; mix with browned butter and sugar.
- Make the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, spices, and salt.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly, and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased pan with caramel sauce; pour cream between them. Let rise for another hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 29-32 minutes until golden.
- Frost warm rolls with whipped cream cheese frosting after cooling slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 271mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
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