Ingredients
For the Dough
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp granulated sugar (for yeast bloom)
4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, whisked
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Cinnamon Caramel Sauce
1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup (116 g) honey
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp (45 ml) heavy cream
1/4 tsp salt
For the Cinnamon Filling
1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter, softened
6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
3/4 cup (97 g) powdered sugar
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Bloom the yeast: Combine yeast, sugar, and warm milk. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
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Make the dough: Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs, butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture. Knead 7–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise 1–1.5 hours.
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Prepare caramel sauce: Mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, vanilla, heavy cream, and salt. Spread in a greased 9×13 dish.
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Make filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cream if needed for spreadable consistency.
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Roll and fill: Roll dough to 18×12 inches. Spread filling. Roll tightly into a log and cut 12 rolls.
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Proof rolls: Place rolls in caramel-lined dish. Pour cream between rolls. Cover and let rise ~1 hour.
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Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 29–32 minutes until golden. Cover if browning too fast.
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Frost: Beat butter and cream cheese, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over warm rolls. Serve.
Notes
- Use unflavored dental floss for precise, clean cuts.
- Dough can be refrigerated after the first rise for next-day baking.
- Adjust powdered sugar in frosting for desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 45 min
- Cook Time: 30 min