Description
These Easy Chai Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel offer a delightful blend of aromatic spices and rich caramel, making them a mouthwatering treat. Perfect for brunch or a comforting dessert, this simple recipe allows everyone to enjoy homemade goodness without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅓ cups whole milk
- 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ teaspoons granulated sugar
- 5 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅓ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅓ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅙ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 ¾ teaspoons salt
- 2 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 chai tea bags
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 ¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅓ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅓ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅙ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 7 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- pinch ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and a bit of sugar in a bowl; let it foam.
- Whisk flour, spices, salt, and sugar in a stand mixer bowl.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and softened butter; blend until shaggy.
- Pour in yeast mixture; knead until smooth and elastic.
- Shape dough into a ball in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled.
- Gently warm heavy cream, steep chai tea bags, then cool the infused cream.
- Mix butter, brown sugar, spices, honey, vanilla, and salt; stir in cooled chai cream.
- Spread caramel mixture in a greased baking dish.
- Stir softened butter, brown sugar, spices, and salt to create filling.
- Roll risen dough into a rectangle on floured surface.
- Evenly spread chai filling over dough.
- Roll dough tightly, slice into rolls.
- Nestle rolls in the prepared dish, pour cream between them, cover and let rise.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake until golden brown and cooked through.
- Beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Blend in powdered sugar, vanilla, and spices until smooth and airy.
- Cool rolls briefly, then spread frosting on warm tops.
Notes
Ensure milk is at the correct temperature to activate the yeast for best results.
For a stronger flavor, use fresh ground spices where possible.
Serve warm for optimal taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 345mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg