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Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @erin.lim19 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • whole milk (warmed to about 40 °C)Dairy240 ml
  • active dry yeastPantry7 g
  • granulated sugarPantry50 g
  • all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains480 g
  • eggs (at room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • unsalted butter (melted, for the dough)Dairy85 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • brown sugar (for the filling)Pantry200 g
  • ground cinnamonSpices15 g
  • unsalted butter (softened, for the filling)Dairy115 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy115 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry120 g
  • vanilla bean (seeds scraped out)Pantry1 piece
  • unsalted butter (softened, for the frosting)Dairy30 g

per serving

Nutrition

278kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • Warm the milk and pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer.
    • Sprinkle the yeast and a spoonful of the sugar over the milk and let it sit until foamy.
    Step 1

  2. Make the dough

    • Add the remaining sugar, the flour, eggs, melted butter and salt.
    • Knead with the dough hook until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
    Step 2

  3. Let the dough rise

    • Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
    Step 3

  4. Make the filling

    • Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
    Step 4

  5. Roll out and fill

    • Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
    • Spread the softened butter over the dough and scatter the cinnamon sugar evenly on top.
    Step 5

  6. Shape the rolls

    • Roll the dough up tightly into a log and cut it into even slices.
    • Arrange the rolls in a buttered baking dish.
    Step 6

  7. Second rise

    • Cover the dish and let the rolls rise until puffy.
    Step 7

  8. Bake

    • Bake the rolls until golden and cooked through.
    Step 8

  9. Make the frosting

    • Beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
    • Add the powdered sugar and the vanilla bean seeds and beat until creamy.
    Step 9

  10. Frost and serve

    • Spread the frosting over the warm rolls and serve.
    Step 10
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