Description
Delicious and fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with maple caramel apple butter, topped with a creamy mascarpone icing.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm whole milk
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 115 g mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 g) maple caramel apple butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts, optional
- 115 g mascarpone cheese, softened (for icing)
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
- Make the dough: Add the egg, melted butter, flour, salt, and mascarpone. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead: Knead for about 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1–1½ hours, or until doubled.
- Roll out: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle.
- Add the filling: Spread the maple caramel apple butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts.
- Roll: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
- Cut: Slice into 8–12 equal rolls and arrange them cut-side up in a greased 23 × 33 cm (9 × 13-inch) baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover and let the rolls rise for about 30–45 minutes, until noticeably puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake for about 28–30 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Make the icing: Beat the mascarpone and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, maple syrup, and enough milk to create a creamy, drizzleable consistency.
- Finish: Spread the mascarpone icing over the rolls while they’re still warm, allowing it to melt into the swirls.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh maple syrup in the icing.
- These rolls are best served warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg