Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough
all-purpose flour
500 g
whole milk
240 ml
unsalted butter (melted)
60 g
granulated sugar
50 g
active dry yeast
7 g
large egg
1 piece
salt
5 g
Filling
unsalted butter (softened)
90 g
brown sugar
150 g
ground cinnamon
15 g
Frosting
cream cheese (softened)
120 g
unsalted butter (softened)
60 g
powdered sugar
150 g
vanilla bean
1 piece
whole milk
30 ml
Instructions
Prepare the dough
Warm the milk and melt the butter, then combine with sugar, yeast, egg, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead until smooth.
First rise
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
Prepare the filling
Mix softened butter with brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Roll and fill
Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, and roll into a tight log.
Cut and arrange
Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
Second rise
Cover the rolls and let them rise again until puffy.
Bake the rolls
Preheat the oven and bake until golden brown.
Prepare the frosting
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and milk.
Frost and serve
Spread the vanilla bean cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls and serve immediately.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Frost after reheating for best results.
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