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Best Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Best Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Irresistibly soft and moist Best Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls soaked in a luscious milk mixture and topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, and nuts. A delicious twist on classic cinnamon rolls infused with the creamy flavors of tres leches for a perfect indulgent breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour (can substitute bread flour or gluten-free blend)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Active dry yeast (instant yeast works too – skip proofing)
  • 1 cup Warm milk (about body temperature)
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar (can swap raw sugar)
  • ¼ cup Butter (softened)
  • 1 large Egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Filling

  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup Butter (melted)
  • Pinch of Salt

Tres Leches Soaking Mixture

  • 1 cup Evaporated milk
  • 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup Heavy cream (or coconut cream)
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract

Toppings (Optional)

  • Whipped cream
  • Ground cinnamon for dusting
  • ½ cup Chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dough: Warm the milk slightly to about body temperature and proof the active dry yeast until frothy if using regular yeast. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, softened butter, and egg. Add the milk with the activated yeast and mix well to form a dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  2. Shape and Fill Rolls: Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Brush the surface evenly with melted butter. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and sprinkle generously over the buttered dough. Roll the dough tightly into a log from one long edge. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 12 equal pieces.
  3. Second Rise and Bake: Grease a 9×13 inch pan and arrange the cinnamon rolls cut side up, leaving a little space between each. Cover loosely and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  4. Prepare Tres Leches Soak: While the rolls bake, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well combined.
  5. Soak Rolls: When rolls are still warm from the oven, poke holes all over each roll using a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the tres leches milk mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls, allowing the liquid to soak deeply into every bite.
  6. Rest and Serve: Allow the soaked cinnamon rolls to rest for 15-20 minutes so the milk mixture can fully absorb. Just before serving, top with whipped cream, a dusting of ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans or walnuts if desired. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is an approximation and may vary with specific brands and portion sizes.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free twist.
  • Instant yeast can be used to skip the initial proofing by mixing directly with the dry ingredients.
  • For gluten-free options, use a gluten-free flour blend suitable for yeast breads.
  • Leftover rolls can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.

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