Description
These Smashed Blackstone Cinnamon Rolls offer a dramatic makeover to the classic treat, featuring a striking black dough, rich cinnamon-sesame filling, tangy cream cheese frosting, and a vibrant blackberry-sesame smash. Get ready for a bold flavor explosion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (4 cups) Bread Flour: High-gluten for a chewy texture.
- 240ml (1 cup) Warm Whole Milk: Activates yeast and adds richness.
- 7g (2 ¼ tsp) Active Dry Yeast: Leavening agent.
- 50g (¼ cup) Granulated Sugar: Sweetness and yeast food.
- 5g (1 tsp) Fine Sea Salt: Balances sweetness.
- 60g (¼ cup) Melted Unsalted Butter: Adds richness to dough.
- 1 Large Egg, Room Temperature: Binder and richness.
- 5g (1 tsp) Food-Grade Activated Charcoal Powder: For black color.
- 50g (3½ tbsp) Softened Unsalted Butter: For the filling.
- 100g (½ cup) Packed Dark Brown Sugar: Deep, molasses-like flavor.
- 15g (2 tbsp) Ground Cinnamon: Classic cinnamon spice.
- 15g (1 tbsp) Toasted Black Sesame Seeds: Nutty flavor and crunch.
- 115g (½ cup) Softened Cream Cheese: Base for tangy frosting.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Softened Unsalted Butter: Smoothness to frosting.
- 150g (1¼ cup) Sifted Powdered Sugar: Sweetness for frosting.
- 5ml (1 tsp) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances frosting flavor.
- Pinch Fine Sea Salt: Balances frosting sweetness.
- 150g (1 cup) Fresh Blackberries: Fresh, fruity flavor.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Black Sesame Paste (Tahini): Nutty flavor and richness.
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Honey: Sweetens blackberry smash.
- 5ml (1 tsp) Fresh Lemon Juice: Brightens blackberry smash.
- 60g (2 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% cacao), Chopped: Rich ganache.
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Coconut Cream: Creamy ganache base.
- Toasted Black Sesame Seeds (for scattering): Garnish.
- Edible Gold Leaf Flakes (optional): Luxury garnish.
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine sugar, milk, and yeast; let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and charcoal.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Add yeast mixture, butter, and egg; knead 8-10 minutes.
- First Rise: Rise in oiled bowl for 1-1.5 hours, until doubled.
- Prepare Filling: Cream butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and sesame seeds.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll dough into a 40x30cm rectangle.
- Spread Filling: Spread filling evenly, leaving a 2cm border.
- Shape Rolls: Roll dough tightly and cut into 12 pieces.
- Second Rise: Rise in greased dish for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake Rolls: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Make Blackberry Smash: Simmer blackberries, honey, and lemon juice.
- Prepare Ganache: Melt chocolate in heated coconut cream.
- Assemble & Serve: Drizzle ganache, frost, and top with smash.
Notes
Toasting sesame seeds enhances their flavor. Using high-quality black sesame paste improves the blackberry topping. For a quicker option, oven bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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