Description
These delightful ube cinnamon rolls are a colorful twist on a classic favorite, packed with sweet ube flavor and topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp ube extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp Trader Joe’s Ube Spread
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and yeast. Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, ube extract, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and brown sugar. Cream softened butter in another bowl.
- Roll Out the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick). Spread softened butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Roll and Cut: Starting from the long edge closest to you, roll the dough tightly away and pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Place in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, cut side up. Let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, softened butter, and Ube spread until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency.
- Frost and Serve: Spread frosting over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
These rolls are best served warm. Pair them with coffee or tea for a perfect pairing.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ube, cinnamon rolls, dessert, Filipino