Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Ube Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch, a visually stunning and delicious treat perfect for any occasion. These fluffy rolls boast a mesmerizing purple hue and a sweet cinnamon swirl that will have everyone asking for seconds. Ideal for brunches, parties, or cozy family gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to prepare them ahead of time, ensuring your mornings are stress-free. With a rich combination of ube flavor and warm spices, these rolls are sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp ube extract
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 package instant dry yeast (8 grams or 2 ¼ tsp)
- ⅓ cup ube halaya jam
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Heavy cream (for topping)
- Frosting ingredients: cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk and mix it with yeast in a stand mixer bowl; let it sit.
- Add egg, butter, and sugar; mix until well combined.
- Incorporate salt and flour; knead with a dough hook until slightly sticky.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ube halaya jam.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log; cut into nine rolls.
- Arrange rolls in a greased baking pan and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream over the rolls before baking at 350°F for approximately 21-23 minutes.
- Make frosting and spread it over slightly cooled rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg