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Tiramisu-Inspired Cinnamon Rolls
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Tiramisu-Inspired Cinnamon Rolls

2 h 15 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains450 g
  • milk (lukewarm)Dairy250 ml
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • sugarPantry30 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy80 g
  • dry yeastPantry7 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • egg (for egg wash)Dairy1 piece
  • water (for egg wash)Other15 ml
  • butter (softened)Dairy120 g
  • brown sugarPantry100 g
  • espresso powderPantry10 g
  • cocoa powderPantry30 g
  • vanilla extract (for the filling)Pantry5 ml
  • mascarpone (for the frosting)Dairy100 g
  • powdered sugarPantry30 g
  • espresso (brewed, cooled)Beverages30 ml
  • vanilla extract (for the frosting)Pantry2.5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

364kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
18 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

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

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Combine the flour, milk, egg, sugar, melted butter, dry yeast and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment.
    • Knead until a smooth dough forms.
    Step 1
  2. Let the dough rise

    • Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
    Step 2
  3. Make the filling

    • Combine the softened butter, brown sugar, espresso powder, cocoa powder and vanilla extract into a smooth paste.
    Step 3
  4. Roll out and fill the dough

    • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle.
    • Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
    Step 4
  5. Shape the rolls

    • Cut the dough into 8 strips and roll each one up into a cinnamon roll shape.
    • Place the rolls in a baking dish.
    Step 5
  6. Second rise

    • Let the rolls rise until puffy.
    Step 6
  7. Brush and bake

    • Brush the rolls with the egg wash.
    • Bake at 175 °C (350 °F) until golden.
    Step 7
  8. Make the mascarpone espresso frosting

    • Whisk the mascarpone, powdered sugar, espresso and vanilla extract until smooth.
    Step 8
  9. Finish

    • Let the rolls cool, then spread the frosting on top.
    Step 9