SUPER SOFT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO ROLLS RECIPE
Indulge in the delightful experience of making SUPER SOFT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO ROLLS! These fluffy, warm rolls are filled with a rich chocolate espresso mixture that will please both kids and adults alike. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat, this easy recipe allows you to create bakery-quality pastries right at home without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a sweet moment with family, these rolls are sure to bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup whole milk (160g), warm
- 1/4 cup sugar (50g)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (325g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (60g)
- For the filling: 3 tbsp unsalted butter (42g), 4-6 tbsp heavy cream, 4 tbsp brown or white sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1-2 tsp instant coffee powder, 100g semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped chocolate or chocolate chips)
- For the icing: 1/4 cup heavy cream (60g), 1 cup powdered sugar (130g), 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder, 2-4 tbsp heavy cream depending on how thick you want the icing
Instructions
- Warm milk and mix with sugar and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Combine flour and salt in another bowl; add to yeast mixture along with egg and butter. Mix until combined.
- Knead dough for about 8-10 minutes until soft and elastic.
- Let dough rise covered in a warm spot for about 1 hour.
- Prepare filling by melting butter and combining it with heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, coffee powder, and chocolate.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, slice into pieces, and place in a baking dish.
- Allow to rise again for about 30 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25 minutes.
- Drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg