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Chai Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Chai Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the aromatic flavors of Chai with a delightful twist in these Chai Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, fluffy rolls infused with chai spices, topped with a luscious chai caramel sauce and creamy chai cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees F
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp granulated white sugar (to bloom the yeast)
  • 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened

For the Chai Caramel Sauce

  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 chai tea bags
  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup (116 g) honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Chai Filling

  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (for pouring in between the rolls)

For the Chai Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter, very softened
  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup (97 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • pinch of cloves

Instructions

  1. For the Dough – Mix yeast, sugar, and warm milk. Whisk dry ingredients, add eggs, vanilla, and butter. Combine with yeast mixture, knead, and let rise.
  2. For the Chai Caramel Sauce – Steep chai tea bags in cream, mix with butter, sugar, spices, honey, and vanilla. Spread in casserole dish.
  3. For the Chai Filling – Combine butter, sugar, spices, and salt.
  4. Assembling & Baking the Chai Rolls – Roll out dough, spread filling, roll into log, cut into rolls, place in dish, proof, and bake.
  5. For the Chai Cream Cheese Frosting – Mix butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and spices. Spread over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
  • Ensure the heavy cream is at room temperature for optimal results.
  • Allow the rolls to cool slightly before frosting to prevent melting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg