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Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

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Delicious cinnamon rolls soaked in a rich tres leches mixture, offering a sweet, creamy twist on the classic recipe. These rolls are indulgent, soft, and bursting with flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • For the dough:
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • For the filling:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • For the tres leches mixture:
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes, until the yeast becomes foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and the yeast mixture. Stir until combined and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  5. Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly on top.
  6. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 even slices and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30–45 minutes until doubled in size.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
  9. While the rolls are baking, prepare the tres leches mixture by whisking together whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl.
  10. Once the rolls are done, remove from the oven and immediately pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the warm rolls. Allow the rolls to soak for 10–15 minutes, absorbing the mixture.
  11. For the frosting, whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over the soaked cinnamon rolls before serving.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you don’t have sour cream, Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • For a richer flavor, you can use half-and-half in place of the heavy cream in both the tres leches mixture and frosting.
  • The rolls can be made the night before and stored in the fridge. Just bake them in the morning and pour the tres leches mixture over them once they’re done.
  • For added texture, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top of the frosting before serving.

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