Vanilla Cream Rolls
Looking for the perfect sweet treat to brighten your breakfast table or delight your afternoon tea guests? These homemade Vanilla Cream Rolls are light, fluffy, and filled with a luscious vanilla custard that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at pastry for the first time, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you to roll out bakery-quality treats right from your kitchen.
Why You’ll Love These Vanilla Cream Rolls
Soft, pillowy dough: Enriched with milk and butter for extra tenderness.
Silky vanilla filling: Homemade custard made with real vanilla beans or extract.
Versatile: Enjoy warm from the oven or chilled for a custard-like center.
Make-ahead friendly: Assemble the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
Ingredients
For the Dough
3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
2 ¼ tsp (7 g) instant yeast
1 tsp salt
¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (100–110 °F / 38–43 °C)
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 tbsp (55 g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Vanilla Cream Filling
1 ½ cups (360 ml) whole milk
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or seeds from ½ vanilla bean)
For the Glaze (Optional)
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Equipment
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