How to Make Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls

Prepare the Dough

Mix the ingredients, knead the dough, and let it rise until doubled.

Make the Filling & Roll the Dough

Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture, roll the dough, and cut into rolls.

Bake & Soak

Bake the rolls until golden, then pour the tres leches soak over them.

Frost & Serve

Spread the creamy cinnamon frosting and serve warm.

Pro Tips for the Best Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls

For softer rolls, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Let the rolls rest for 10-15 minutes after soaking to absorb all the tres leches goodness.

Top with extra cinnamon or caramel drizzle for added flavor.

Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 12 rolls
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: **For the Dough:**; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup warm milk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; **For the Cinnamon Filling:**; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional); **For the Tres Leches Soak:**; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; **For the Frosting:**; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons heavy cream (adjust for desired consistency)

A decadent fusion of classic cinnamon rolls and the beloved tres leches cake, these soft rolls are soaked in a sweet three-milk mixture and topped with a luscious cinnamon-vanilla frosting.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

Total Time

2H30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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**For the Dough:**

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup warm milk

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

**For the Cinnamon Filling:**

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

**For the Tres Leches Soak:**

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

**For the Frosting:**

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons heavy cream (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Mix the cinnamon filling ingredients (butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg) in a bowl.

Roll out the dough into a 15x12-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into 12 even rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.

Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Whisk together the tres leches mixture and pour it over the warm rolls, allowing them to absorb the milk.

Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and heavy cream until smooth.

Spread frosting over the soaked rolls and serve warm.

Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls

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