Description
Indulge in the warm, aromatic bliss of Chai Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. These rolls feature a soft, fluffy texture and a unique chai-infused filling that combines the comforting spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Topped with a creamy chai cream cheese frosting and drizzled with a decadent brown sugar caramel sauce, each bite is an irresistible blend of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or reheating leftovers, these Chai Cinnamon Rolls are sure to become a beloved favorite.
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
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
- 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 milk to 110°F and bloom yeast with sugar for 5-10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, spices, salt, eggs, vanilla extract, softened butter, and bloomed yeast mixture until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Allow dough to rise in a greased bowl for about 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling by steeping chai tea bags in heavy cream and mixing with other filling ingredients.
- Roll out dough, spread filling evenly, shape rolls, and let them rise again before baking.
- Bake at 350°F until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg