SUPER SOFT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO ROLLS RECIPE
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of our Super Soft Chocolate Espresso Rolls. These delightful treats combine rich chocolate and bold espresso, offering a soft, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are easy to make with simple ingredients you likely have on hand. The decadent chocolate filling and creamy espresso icing create an irresistible duo that will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed warm with a cup of coffee or as a sweet ending to your meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 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
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Warm the milk and mix with sugar and yeast; let it froth.
- Combine flour, egg, butter, and salt into the yeast mixture; knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling by melting butter with cream and mixing in cocoa and chocolate.
- Roll out the dough, spread the filling, roll tightly, and cut into six pieces.
- Allow to rise again (30 minutes) before baking at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
- Whisk icing ingredients together for drizzling over warm rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg