Desserts
Chai Cinnamon Rolls
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I prepare these rolls the night before?
- Yes, you can prepare them through the second rise, then cover and refrigerate overnight. Let them come to room temperature for 30-60 minutes before baking.
- Why add cream between the rolls?
- Pouring heavy cream between the rolls before baking helps create an extra soft, gooey texture in the finished rolls. Don’t skip this step!
- Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry?
- Yes, you can use instant yeast, just skip the blooming step and add it directly to the dry ingredients. Reduce the amount by about 25%.
- How do I know when the dough has proofed enough?
- The dough should roughly double in size during both rises. When gently poked, it should slowly spring back but leave a small indentation.
- Can I freeze these rolls?
- You can freeze the unfrosted baked rolls for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm and frost before serving.
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These indulgent cinnamon rolls combine classic recipe with warm chai spices in every layer – from the dough to the filling, caramel sauce and cream cheese frosting.
Chai Cinnamon Rolls
Fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with warm chai spices, topped with chai cream cheese frosting and drenched in sticky brown sugar caramel sauce.
Prep Time
60 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
90 Minutes
Difficulty: Difficult
Cuisine: American
Yield: 12 Servings (12 rolls)
Dietary: Vegetarian
Ingredients
01 Warm whole milk (1 1/4 cups/300ml).
02 Active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons).
03 White sugar for yeast (1 teaspoon).
04 All-purpose flour (4 3/4 cups/593g).
05 Ground cinnamon (1 1/2 teaspoons).
06 Ground ginger (3/4 teaspoon).
07 Ground spices (allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves).
08 Salt (1 1/2 teaspoons).
09 White sugar for dough (2 tablespoons).
10 Eggs (2, whisked).
11 Vanilla extract (1 tablespoon).
12 Softened unsalted butter (1/2 cup).
13 Heavy cream (1/3 cup).
14 Chai tea bags (2).
15 Light brown sugar (2 cups total).
16 Honey (1/3 cup).
17 Cream cheese (6 oz).
18 Powdered sugar (3/4 cup).
