Nutella Rolls with Whipped Frosting
Nutella Rolls with Whipped Frosting are soft, pillowy sweet rolls swirled with creamy Nutella hazelnut spread and topped with a light, airy whipped frosting. This indulgent dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, combining delicious flavors and textures that delight kids and adults alike.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 ¼ tsp Yeast (1 packet, active dry)
- ½ cup Warm Milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 Egg (room temperature)
- ¼ cup Butter (softened, room temperature)
Filling
- ½ cup Nutella Hazelnut Spread
Whipped Frosting
- ½ cup Heavy Cream (cold)
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk until comfortably warm and mix with the yeast and sugar. Let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, egg, softened butter, and the activated yeast mixture to form a soft, smooth dough. Knead the dough well for about 8-10 minutes until elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours.
- Roll and Fill: After the dough has risen, gently punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread a generous, but even layer of Nutella over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to seal the roll.
- Shape the Rolls: Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1 to 1 ½ inch wide individual rolls. Arrange the rolls cut side up on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls lightly with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and allow them to rise again for about 30 minutes to achieve soft, fluffy texture.
- Bake Until Golden: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Whip the Frosting: While the rolls are cooling, whisk the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form, creating a light, fluffy whipped frosting.
- Frost and Serve: Spread or pipe the freshly whipped frosting generously over the warm Nutella rolls. Serve immediately for the best creamy, indulgent experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to help the dough come together smoothly.
- Spread Nutella evenly but not too thick to avoid sticky, difficult-to-shape rolls.
- Use a sharp knife when slicing the log to keep the rolls neat with intact swirls.
- Bake just until golden brown to prevent drying out the rolls.
- Whip the frosting last minute for the freshest, fluffiest topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Nutella rolls, whipped frosting, sweet rolls, hazelnut spread dessert, soft rolls, easy baking dessert