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Zesty Key Lime Pie Rolls

Key Lime Pie Rolls with Graham Cracker Crust

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Zesty Key Lime Pie Rolls If you have ever wished your favorite pie could be rolled up inside cinnamon bun dough, this tangy summer twist is exactly what you need. Zesty Key Lime Pie Rolls take the creamy citrus filling, the buttery graham cracker base, and the cool cream cheese topping of a classic key lime pie, then swirl all of it through soft cinnamon roll dough.

  • Total Time: 273 min
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Key Lime Pie Filling
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks, large
1/2 cup key lime juice
zest of 2 key limes
Pinch fine sea salt
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs

Tangzhong
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup bread flour

Cinnamon Roll Dough
3 2/3 cups bread flour, *See notes below for measuring*
1/3 cup granulated sugar, packed
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/3 cup heavy cream, room temperature
1/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Tangzhong, from above
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
9–10 sheets graham crackers

Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
remaining key lime filling, from above

Instructions

Key Lime Pie Filling
1-In a saucepan, whisk the condensed milk,: In a saucepan, whisk the condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 9-12 minutes, or until it reaches 175°F. Pour it into a bowl and chill in the fridge until ready to use.

Cinnamon Rolls
2-In a small saucepan, make the tangzhong: In a small saucepan, make the tangzhong by whisking together the water and all-purpose flour. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is a paste-like slurry. Scrape it into a bowl and set it aside until ready to use.
3-In a stand mixer bowl, mix the: In a stand mixer bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the cream, milk, egg, vanilla, and tangzhong to the bowl. Knead on low speed with the dough hook for 2 minutes until it forms a rough dough ball.
4-With the mixer running on low, add: With the mixer running on low, add the softened butter one tablespoon at a time, letting it fully incorporate before adding more. Then, continue kneading for another 8-10 minutes or until the dough looks smooth and elastic.
5-Remove the dough from the bowl and: Remove the dough from the bowl and pull the sides into the bottom to create a smooth round ball. Place it seam-side down back into the mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
6-Meanwhile, make the cinnamon sugar filling: Meanwhile, make the cinnamon sugar filling. In a medium bowl with a spoon or in a mixer bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until smooth. Set aside.
7-Then, line a metal 9×13 baking pan: Then, line a metal 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper and cover the bottom with graham cracker sheets, breaking them up to fill the entire bottom.
8-Place the rested dough on a lightly: Place the rested dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a 15×21-inch rectangle, with the longest side closest to you. Spread the cinnamon sugar filling across the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border clean at the top. Then spread 2/3 cup (180 g) of the chilled key lime filling on top. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs on top.
9-Use a pizza cutter to cut twelve: Use a pizza cutter to cut twelve 1 3/4-inch strips. Roll each strip away from you, then place each one on top of the graham cracker bottom.
10-Cover the pan with plastic wrap and: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and set it aside to rise for 1-2 hours or until the rolls double in size. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325°F/162°C.
11-Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the: Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the center rolls reaches 185°F.
12-Once baked, let the rolls cool while: Once baked, let the rolls cool while you make the frosting.
13-In a stand mixer bowl or with: In a stand mixer bowl or with a large bowl and a rubber spatula, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in the remaining key lime pie filling until smooth and lump-free.
14-Spoon the frosting over the warm rolls: Spoon the frosting over the warm rolls and garnish with more graham cracker crumbs. Enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 240 min
  • Cook Time: 33 min
  • Method: stovetop

Nutrition

  • Calories: 591kcal
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 366mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 127mg