Description
Chai Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate autumn indulgence that blends warm spices with soft, fluffy dough. Bursting with a delightful brown sugar chai filling and topped with creamy frosting, these rolls are perfect for cozy breakfasts or special gatherings. Drizzled with sticky brown sugar chai caramel sauce, each bite offers a rich and comforting flavor experience. Whether served at brunch or enjoyed on a chilly afternoon, these irresistible treats will quickly become a seasonal favorite. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, baking these chai-infused pastries is a breeze. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar
- 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour
- 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
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar
- 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
- 6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
- 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
- Warm the milk to about 110°F and combine it with yeast and sugar; let it froth.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, spices, salt, and sugar. Add the yeast mixture along with eggs and vanilla; blend well.
- Gradually add softened butter until incorporated; knead the dough until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about an hour.
- Prepare the chai filling by steeping tea bags in heavy cream, then mixing with butter, brown sugar, and spices.
- Roll out the dough, spread the filling evenly, roll tightly, slice into pieces, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Pour caramel sauce over rolls before baking at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Make frosting while rolls cool slightly; spread generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (99g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 197mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 41mg