Description
Heavenly Colombian sweet dulce rolls combine rich heritage with pillowy pastry delights. Warm spices and sweet notes invite bakers to explore a comforting culinary journey that connects you directly to traditional Latin American kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 625 g (5 cups) flour
- 1 packet dry yeast
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm whole milk
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 115 g (1/2 cup) melted unsalted butter (for dough)
- 115 g (1/2 cup) melted butter (for spreading)
- 130 g (2/3 cup) soft brown sugar
- 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 60 g (1/2 cup) pecans
Frosting and Additional Ingredients:
- 100 g cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter (for frosting)
- 4 tablespoons whole milk (for frosting)
- 320 g (2 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Transform an unopened sweetened condensed milk can into dulce de leche by submerging it completely in simmering water for 3 hours. Allow the can to cool thoroughly, preferably overnight, creating a rich caramel base.
- Activate dry yeast in warm whole milk, blending it with melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Let the mixture rest momentarily to awaken the yeast’s fermentation potential.
- Gradually incorporate flour into the liquid mixture, creating a cohesive dough. Knead thoroughly on a floured surface until the texture becomes smooth and elastic, developing gluten structure.
- Gently roll the dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness. Generously spread the cooled dulce de leche across the surface, followed by a layer of melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for maximum flavor complexity.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight cylindrical log, maintaining consistent tension. Slice the log into uniform rolls, positioning them strategically in a greased baking tray to allow room for expansion.
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, monitoring their transformation into golden-brown delicacies with crisp edges and soft interiors.
- Craft a luxurious frosting by whisking cream cheese, butter, whole milk, scraped vanilla bean, and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, cascade the creamy frosting over the warm surface. Enhance the presentation by sprinkling chopped pecans, adding textural contrast and nutty depth.
Notes
- Swap out whole milk for plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk to create a dairy-free version of these indulgent rolls.
- Make homemade dulce de leche safely by using a double boiler or instant pot method to prevent can explosions during cooking.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of sea salt to the filling or incorporating ground cardamom alongside cinnamon for a sophisticated twist.
- Prepare dough ahead of time and refrigerate overnight for improved texture and deeper fermentation, resulting in more developed flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg