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Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Indulge in the decadent deliciousness of homemade Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls. These rolls are a perfect blend of sweet, sticky caramel flavor from the dulce de leche, warm cinnamon spice, and creamy frosting. They are a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 115 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 625 g flour
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 470 ml whole milk, slightly warm
  • 1 packet dry yeast
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt

Toppings

  • 60 g pecans, chopped
  • 400 g condensed milk

Filling

  • 130 g soft brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 170 g butter, softened

Frosting

  • 100 g cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 4 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds removed
  • 320 g powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Fillings – Place can of condensed milk in a large saucepan of water and simmer for 3 hours. Roast pecans.

    Cinnamon Rolls – Prepare dough, roll out, add fillings, roll into log, cut, place in trays, let rise, bake.

    Frosting – Mix cream cheese, butter, milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over baked rolls.

Notes

  • Essential Tools: foil trays, saucepan, baking tray, rolling pin, measuring spoons, whisk, mixing bowls, clingfilm, spoon, pastry brush, stand mixer.
  • Tips/Tricks: Dough can be made in advance, store homemade dulce de leche properly, and enjoy the rolls fresh for best taste.

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