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Coffee Rolls with Cinnamon and Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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These Coffee Rolls are fluffy, soft, and packed with rich coffee flavor, combining a tender tangzhong dough with a buttery, cinnamon-coffee filling. Topped with a luscious coffee cream cheese frosting, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and a subtle coffee kick, making an ideal treat for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

Tangzhong

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup water

Dough

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (see notes for proper measuring)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup whole milk, slightly warmed
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Tangzhong (prepared from above recipe)
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature

Filling

  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp instant coffee granules

Frosting

  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • ¾ tsp instant coffee granules

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tangzhong: In a small saucepan, whisk together ¼ cup all-purpose flour and ¾ cup water until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp instant yeast, and ¾ tsp salt. In a separate bowl, warm ½ cup milk slightly and dissolve 1 tsp instant coffee granules in it. Add the coffee milk mixture, 1 large egg, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and the cooled tangzhong to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: Add 4 tbsp room temperature unsalted butter to the dough and knead on a floured surface or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. The dough should be soft but slightly tacky. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  4. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix 5 tbsp unsalted butter (softened), 2/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 ½ tsp instant coffee granules until well combined.
  5. Shape the Rolls: Once the dough has doubled, punch it down gently and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 16×12 inches. Spread the coffee cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 9 equal slices and place them cut-side up in a greased baking pan or dish.
  6. Second Rise: Cover the rolls loosely and let them rise again until nearly doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
  7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. If the rolls brown too quickly, tent with foil to prevent burning.
  8. Prepare the Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together 2 oz softened cream cheese, 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 4 tbsp heavy cream, and ¾ tsp instant coffee granules until smooth and creamy.
  9. Frost & Serve: Let the coffee rolls cool slightly after baking, then generously spread the coffee cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For best results, spoon and level your flour when measuring to avoid dense dough.
  • Tangzhong method helps to keep the rolls soft and fluffy for days.
  • You can adjust the amount of instant coffee granules in the filling and frosting to match your preferred coffee strength.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4-5 days. Reheat before serving.
  • These rolls freeze well; thaw completely and refresh in the oven before frosting.

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