Maple Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls for Two

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the dough. In a medium bowl, add the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top, and let sit for 5 mins until frothy and the yeast is activated.

2. 2

   Add in the egg yolk and butter. Mix to combine.

3. 3

   Add in the salt and flour, and mix until incorporated. Remove the dough from the bowl, and knead with your hands on a lightly floured surface until it becomes elastic and smooth.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and rise in a warm environment until doubled in size (~30min - 1 hr).

5. 5

   Make the apple butter filling. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.

6. 6

   Once the dough is risen, turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a 2x15” rectangle.

7. 7

   Spread the filling across the surface, and sprinkle more brown sugar and cinnamon on top, if desired.

8. 8

   Roll the dough up tightly, starting on the short side, and split evenly into 2 rolls.

9. 9

   Place into two greased 14oz ramekins or cocottes. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel, and proof/rise for another 30 mins in a warm environment, until puffed up.

10. 10

    Preheat the oven to 375F. Pour the heavy cream over the rolls. Bake for 20-25 mins, until golden.

11. 11

    Make the cream cheese icing by whisking all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth.

12. 12

    Spread the icing over the warm rolls.