Description
Indulge in the vibrant and fluffy Ube Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch, a delightful treat that combines the unique sweet and nutty flavor of ube with warm cinnamon spices. These stunning rolls are not only visually captivating with their rich purple hue, but they also promise a soft and airy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any festive gathering, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all levels can create these delicious rolls from home. Serve them warm, drizzled with cream cheese frosting for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
- ΒΎ cup warm milk
- 1 large room-temperature egg
- 1 tsp ube extract
- 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 3ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour
- β cup granulated sugar
- ΒΌ tsp salt
- 1 package instant dry yeast
- β cup ube halaya jam
- ΒΌ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- For frosting: β cup heavy cream
- Β½ cup softened cream cheese
- 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- Β½ tsp vanilla extract
- β cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes). Add egg, butter, and sugar; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add salt and flour while mixing on low speed until incorporated. Switch to a dough hook and knead for about 5β7 minutes until slightly sticky.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing ube halaya jam, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface; spread filling evenly over the surface.
- Roll tightly from one edge to form a log; cut into portions using a serrated knife or dental floss.
- Arrange rolls in a greased baking pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and pour heavy cream over rolls before baking for about 21β23 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, whip together frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal rising. Customize the frosting by adding citrus zest or spices like nutmeg or cardamom for extra flavor. For an added twist, consider incorporating nuts or dried fruits into the filling.