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Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls

  • Author: slsrecipes
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls soaked in a rich tres leches mixture, combining the classic flavors of tres leches cake with the warmth of cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 rolls.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. While rolls bake, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk.
  10. When rolls are done, poke holes with a fork and pour the tres leches mixture evenly over them. Let soak for 10-15 minutes.
  11. Whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to make glaze. Drizzle over rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the rolls are warm when pouring the tres leches mixture for better absorption.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing the amount of condensed milk if desired.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat before serving.

Find it online: https://quickpantrymeals.com/tres-leches-cinnamon-rolls/