Description
Indulgent tiramisu cinnamon rolls blend Italian dessert magic with classic breakfast pastry charm. Sweet espresso-soaked dough swirls with mascarpone cream promise a delightful morning escape you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 240g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 100g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
- 226g (1 cup) mascarpone
- 90g (1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) whole milk
- 100g (1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons) whole milk
- 56g (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 42g (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon coffee grounds
- 1 tablespoon coffee grounds
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Garnish and Dusting:
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- 24g (3 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Infuse milk with coffee grounds by mixing and refrigerating for 2-3 hours or overnight to develop deep flavor complexity.
- Create tangzhong by microwaving flour and milk mixture in short intervals, stirring until a thick paste forms, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Strain coffee-infused milk and gently warm to precisely 100°F, ensuring optimal yeast activation temperature.
- Combine all dough ingredients, kneading vigorously for 15-20 minutes until achieving a smooth, elastic texture that passes the windowpane test.
- Allow dough to rise in a warm, draft-free environment until it doubles in volume, approximately 60-75 minutes.
- Craft filling by thoroughly blending softened butter, granulated sugar, ground coffee, and aromatic cinnamon until uniformly combined.
- Roll dough into a precise 12×16 inch rectangle, evenly distribute filling, tightly roll from long edge, then slice into 8-9 uniform segments.
- Permit rolls to undergo second rise for 30 minutes, then delicately brush with cream and bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip mascarpone frosting ingredients until smooth, generously spread over warm rolls and finish with a light dusting of cocoa powder.
Notes
- Optimize Coffee Infusion Longer steeping time intensifies coffee flavor, so consider infusing milk overnight for a more robust taste.
- Master Tangzhong Technique Microwave carefully and stir frequently to prevent lumps, ensuring a smooth, silky dough texture.
- Achieve Perfect Dough Consistency Windowpane test is crucial – stretch a small piece of dough until thin and translucent to confirm proper gluten development.
- Customize Dietary Needs Substitute dairy milk with almond or oat milk for lactose-free version, and use gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly rolls.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg