Chai Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
warmed to about 110 degrees F, 300 ml
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar
to bloom the yeast
- 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
spooned and leveled, 593 g
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
25 g
- 2 eggs
whisked
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
very softened, 112 g
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
80 ml
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
very softened, 112 g
- 1 cup light brown sugar
packed, 220 g
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/3 cup honey
116 g
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
very softened, 112 g
- 1 cup light brown sugar
packed, 220 g
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
60 ml
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
very softened, 84 g
- 6 oz cream cheese
softened, 170 g
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
97 g
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- pinch of cloves
Directions
- 1
To start, bloom your yeast. Mix your active dry yeast, sugar, and warm milk together and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy on top.
- 2
While the dough rises make the sticky chai caramel sauce for the bottom of the rolls. Add the heavy cream to a very small sauce pan and heat over low heat until steaming, then add in the teabags. Allow them to steep for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat, remove the teabags and let cool to room temperature.
- 3
While the dough rises, also make the filling by mixing the butter, brown sugar, chai spices and salt together in a small bowl.
- 4
Once the dough has had a chance to rise, remove from bowl, punch dough to release the air, and roll out on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into about an 18 x 12 inch rectangle. It should be about 1/4 inch thick.
- 5
While they bake, make the cream cheese frosting by adding the softened butter and cream cheese to a medium bowl and mixing it on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until combined and fluffy.
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About this Recipe
Craving a truly special fall treat that's bursting with warm, aromatic spices? These Chai Cinnamon Rolls are your answer, delivering an incredibly indulgent experience that goes beyond the ordinary.
What makes these cinnamon rolls stand out is the triple infusion of chai spice throughout every layer. You'll find a rich brown sugar chai filling, a luscious chai cream cheese frosting, and a truly decadent, sticky brown sugar chai caramel sauce drenching the bottom, ensuring every bite is soft, fluffy, and incredibly flavorful. This layering of spiced sweetness creates a depth of flavor that's both comforting and exciting.
Prepare for an utterly indulgent delight. The rolls themselves are remarkably soft and fluffy, acting as the perfect vehicle for the complex, warm flavors of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves. As you pull them apart, you'll discover a gooey center, beautifully coated in the spiced brown sugar filling. The crowning glory is the tangy, creamy chai-spiced cream cheese frosting, perfectly balanced by the rich, sticky caramel sauce that pools invitingly at the bottom. It's a comforting yet sophisticated treat, perfect for a cozy morning or a decadent dessert.
The beauty of these Chai Cinnamon Rolls lies in their robust spice profile. If you prefer a bolder chai flavor, you can slightly increase the amounts of cardamom or ginger in the filling and frosting to suit your palate. Conversely, for a milder spice, feel free to slightly reduce the more potent spices like cloves or allspice. The recipe's generous use of spices—cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves—allows for a subtle tweak to match your personal preference for warmth and aroma.
These Chai Cinnamon Rolls are a showstopper, ideal for a festive fall brunch, a holiday breakfast, or simply as a luxurious weekend indulgence. Serve them warm with a steaming cup of coffee, a robust black tea, or even a glass of cold milk for the ultimate comforting experience.