Make the dough

• Warm the milk slightly and stir in the yeast with a spoonful of the sugar.
• Let it sit until foamy.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar and salt.
• Add the egg, melted butter and the yeast mixture.
• Knead until you get a smooth, elastic dough.

Let the dough rise

• Cover the bowl and leave the dough in a warm place until doubled in size.

Cook the apple filling

• Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the diced apples, brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Cook until the apples are tender and the mixture is caramelised.
• Set aside to cool.

Roll and fill

• Roll the dough out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
• Spread the softened butter all over the dough.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the top.
• Roll the dough up tightly into a log and cut into 12 rolls.

Second rise

• Place the rolls in a buttered baking dish, cover and let them rise again.

Bake

• Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C until golden brown.

Make the frosting and finish

• Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.
• Serve warm.