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Spooky Purple Cinnamon Rolls with Green Frosting
Dessert

Spooky Purple Cinnamon Rolls with Green Frosting

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains500 g
  • milk (warm)Dairy250 ml
  • sugarPantry75 g
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • egg yolkDairy1 piece
  • butter (melted)Dairy75 g
  • instant yeastPantry7 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • purple food coloring (gel)Other5 g
  • butter (softened, for the filling)Dairy100 g
  • brown sugar (for the filling)Pantry120 g
  • cinnamon (ground, for the filling)Spices12 g
  • black food coloring (for the filling)Other3 g
  • powdered sugar (for the frosting)Pantry150 g
  • cream cheese (softened, for the frosting)Dairy50 g
  • milk (for the frosting)Dairy30 ml
  • green food coloring (for the frosting)Other3 g

per serving

Nutrition

259kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
9 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • In a large bowl, mix the warm milk, yeast and sugar.
    • Let it sit until foamy.
    Step 1
  2. Make the purple dough

    • Add the melted butter, egg, egg yolk, salt and flour.
    • Mix until a soft dough forms, then add the purple food coloring.
    • Knead until smooth.
    Step 2
  3. Let the dough rise

    • Cover the bowl and let the dough double in size.
    Step 3
  4. Fill and roll

    • Roll the dough out into a rectangle.
    • Spread the softened butter and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar, cinnamon and black food coloring.
    • Roll tightly and slice into rolls, then place them on a baking tray.
    Step 4
  5. Second rise

    • Cover the rolls and let them rise again.
    Step 5
  6. Bake

    • Bake at 180 °C until golden and soft.
    Step 6
  7. Frost and serve

    • Mix the powdered sugar, cream cheese and milk, adjusting with milk for texture.
    • Tint the frosting eerie green and drizzle it over the warm rolls.
    Step 7