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Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Chai Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: nora
  • Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Chai Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate cozy treat for fall, blending soft, fluffy dough with a delicious brown sugar chai filling. These indulgent rolls are topped with creamy chai frosting and a luscious caramel sauce, making them perfect for breakfast or dessert. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet day at home, these delightful rolls will impress everyone with their warm spices and rich flavors. With every bite, experience a comforting blend of chai spices that elevate traditional cinnamon rolls to new heights. Bake up a batch for an unforgettable sweet experience!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp granulated white sugar
  • 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour
  • 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
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 chai tea bags
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup (116 g) honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • 6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter
  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup (97 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • pinch of cloves

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a bowl, bloom the yeast with warm milk and sugar. Combine flour, chai spices, salt, and sugar in a stand mixer. Add eggs, vanilla extract, softened butter, and bloomed yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
  2. Let it Rise: Form dough into a ball and let it rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled in size (about 1–1.5 hours).
  3. Prepare Filling and Sauce: Mix filling ingredients together. For the caramel sauce, heat cream with chai tea bags and mix into melted butter with brown sugar and spices.
  4. Assemble Rolls: Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, slice into 12 pieces, and place them in a casserole dish over caramel sauce. Pour cream between rolls.
  5. Second Rise: Cover and let proof again for about an hour.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 29–32 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Frost: After cooling slightly, top with chai cream cheese frosting.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 32 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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