Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Chai Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful twist on the classic treat. These soft and fluffy rolls are infused with the warm spices of chai, enveloped in a rich caramel sauce, and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any cozy gathering, they add a unique flair to your culinary repertoire. With their irresistible aroma and impressive presentation, these rolls promise to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees F
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar, to bloom the yeast
- 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened for sauce
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed for sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for sauce
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger for sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice for sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg for sauce
- 3/4 tsp ground cardamom for sauce
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves for sauce
- 1/3 cup (116 g) honey
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt for sauce
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened for filling
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed for filling
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for filling
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger for filling
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice for filling
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg for filling
- 1 tsp ground cardamom for filling
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves for filling
- 1/4 tsp salt for filling
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream, for pouring in between the rolls
- 6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter, very softened for frosting
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (97 g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for frosting
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger for frosting
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice for frosting
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg for frosting
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom for frosting
- Pinch of cloves for frosting
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar; let sit until foamy.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, spices, salt, and sugar. Mix in eggs, vanilla, and softened butter.
- Add the bloomed yeast mixture; knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 1 to 1.5 hours).
- Prepare the chai caramel sauce by steeping tea bags in heated cream and mixing with remaining ingredients.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread filling mixture evenly over it.
- Roll tightly, slice into pieces, and place in a greased dish over caramel sauce.
- Let rise again before baking in a preheated oven at 350°F for 29-32 minutes.
- Make cream cheese frosting while rolls bake; frost warm rolls after cooling slightly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (95g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg