Description
Delicious Nutella Rolls featuring a soft, cardamom-spiced dough filled with creamy Nutella and chocolate chips, baked to golden perfection and finished with a luscious Nutella cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent dessert treat.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 225 g whole milk
- 50 g fresh yeast (or 2 packs dry yeast)
- 560-570 g all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 100 g butter (room temperature)
Filling Ingredients
- 200 g Nutella
- 50 g chocolate chips
Frosting Ingredients
- 35 g butter (cold, room temperature)
- 35 g Nutella
- 35 g cream cheese
- 125 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Heat the milk until lukewarm (37ºC). Crumble the fresh yeast into a mixing bowl, add the warmed milk, and stir until the yeast dissolves. If using dry yeast, let it bloom according to package instructions.
- Mix Initial Dough: Add sugar, flour, eggs, salt, and cardamom. Using a dough hook, mix on medium speed for 3 minutes to combine ingredients.
- Add Butter Gradually: Continue mixing on medium speed and incorporate butter little by little, adding the next piece only after the previous one is fully absorbed.
- Knead Dough: Increase the mixer speed to high and knead for 6-7 minutes until the dough gathers and starts releasing from the bowl’s bottom.
- Final Kneading and First Rise: Turn the dough onto a countertop and knead briefly by hand to shape a smooth loaf. Place in a clean bowl, cover with cling film and a tea towel, and leave to rise in a warm area for 45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Roll Out and Assemble: Roll the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle around 5mm thick. Spread Nutella evenly, sprinkle chocolate chips, and roll into a log.
- Cut Rolls: Trim uneven ends with thread, dental floss, or a serrated bread knife. Cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Second Rise: Arrange the rolls in a 23×33 cm parchment-lined baking tray, cover with cling film, and let rise for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your conventional oven to 190ºC (375ºF).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 22-25 minutes on the second lowest oven rack until lightly golden brown.
- Cool: Let the rolls cool for 15-20 minutes while preparing the frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: If in Europe, drain cream cheese on paper towels to remove moisture. Soften butter and cream cheese slightly. Cream butter and Nutella at high speed for 1-2 minutes. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Sift powdered sugar into the bowl, add vanilla extract, and blend until combined and smooth.
- Frost Rolls: Spread the frosting over the warm rolls with a spoon and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.
- Serve: Enjoy the Nutella rolls immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- If you only have dry yeast, allow it to bloom fully in warm milk before use.
- Use unflavored dental floss or thread for clean, neat cuts without squashing the rolls.
- Remove excess water from cream cheese if your region’s version is too watery to avoid a runny frosting.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be kept in an airtight container for 2 days.
- Reheat gently before serving to restore softness and enhance the Nutella flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
