Vanilla Cream Rolls (Soft & Fluffy)

These are soft sweet rolls filled with smooth vanilla cream — perfect for dessert or tea time 🤍


🔹 Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
  • ¼ cup (60g) butter, melted
  • 1 egg

For the Vanilla Cream Filling:

  • 2 cups (480ml) milk
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

🔹 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes.
  2. Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour.
  3. Knead 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
  4. Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

Step 2: Shape & Bake

  1. Divide dough into equal pieces.
  2. Roll into small logs or balls.
  3. Place on lined baking tray and let rise 30 minutes.
  4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden.
  5. Cool completely.

Step 3: Make Vanilla Cream

  1. Heat milk until steaming.
  2. Whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.
  3. Slowly add warm milk while whisking.
  4. Return to heat and cook until thick.
  5. Stir in butter and vanilla.
  6. Chill completely.

Step 4: Fill the Rolls

  • Make a small hole in each roll.
  • Pipe vanilla cream inside.
  • Dust with powdered sugar (optional).

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