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Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls – Latin Dessert Twist

Soft homemade cinnamon rolls soaked in a rich tres leches milk mixture for an ultra-moist Latin-inspired dessert.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.75 cup warm milk
Milk Soak
  • 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup evaporated milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Prepare and knead dough.
  2. Allow first rise.
  3. Roll out and add cinnamon filling.
  4. Slice and allow second rise.
  5. Bake until golden.
  6. Pour tres leches mixture over warm rolls.

Notes

Allow rolls to absorb milk fully before serving.