Amaretto Peaches And Cream Custard Rolls #DessertChallenge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pairing of peaches and cream inspires song lyrics, band names, summer desserts, and edible themes like August's dessert challenge sponsored by Sheryl over at www.ladybehindthecurtain.com

 

I was trying to decide how I wanted to put the cream in my "P and C"  and my mind kept going to peaches nestled in a smooth and dreamy custard. I originally envisioned this creation inside of a yeast dough but before I took the time to mix, knead, and rise I wanted to experiment with a quicker version. I discovered this 45 minute cinnamon roll recipe online and it sounded like a yummy way to give the concept a try and perfect for the mission of this month's challenge. It will be interesting to go the long route because I do love a true yeast bread. But this is a more substantial dough without the stretch of yeast so the results could be a little different.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These rolls are all about the cream, from the ripe peach texture and alcohol infused frosting to the sugary base, and each fluffy bite in between! Instead of a butter, cinnamon, sugar layer inside I spread a rich vanilla custard sprinkled with fresh peaches upon the homemade dough. This melted into the buttermilk bread and produced this ooey gooey soft creamy goodness. It also formed a sugary crust on the bottom and sides similar to the surface of a creme brulee. They can be frozen or heated in the microwave but are best indulged in straight out of the oven!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The topping has a satiny iridescent sheen to it that's velvety and thick with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and spiked with Amaretto:) Once they bake, puff up, and are smeared with frosting it's hard to tell where one succulent piece ends and another begins. So, you just take a spoon, dig in, and scoop out a helping to enjoy with a cup of coffee, a glass of Vidal blanc, or a cold glass of milk!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I adapted this recipe from 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls via Cook's Illustrated and Cooking Classy. The cream cheese frosting is slightly adapted from Cooking Classy.

 

Ingredients For The Custard

 

3/4 stick butter

3/4 cup of granulated sugar

2 egg yolks

3/4 teaspoon vanilla

3 heaping tablespoons all purpose flour

2 medium peaches (cut these right before you're ready for them so they do not turn brown) (1 for inside the rolls and 1 to garnish the top)

 

Ingredients For The Rolls

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups buttermilk

2 tablespoons melted butter

 

Ingredients For The Cream Cheese Glaze

 

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

4 tablespoons heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 tablespoons Amaretto

 

Directions For The Custard

 

Blend butter and sugar with a hand mixer. Add yolks and vanilla. Then flour.

 

Directions For The Rolls

 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush a 9-inch cake or pie pan with 1 Tbsp melted butter, set aside. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.

 

Measure out buttermilk into a liquid measuring cup and stir in 2 Tbsp melted butter. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms and liquid has been absorbed, then knead mixture in bowl by hand just until smooth, about 30 seconds (dough will be sticky).

 

Sprinkle a clean work surface with a fair amount of flour. Pat the dough with your hands into a 12 x 9-inch rectangle. Spread custard evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border on all sides. Peel and slice the peach into small, approximately 1/4 inch pieces and distribute them over the custard.

 

Starting on the long side, roll dough (using a bench scraper or metal spatula to loosen dough from work surface if necessary. I didn't need one) snugly and gently to opposite end. Pinch the end seam to seal. Roll the log seam side down and cut dough into 8 equal portions.

 

Place 1 roll in the center of the prepared baking dish, then place remaining 7 rolls around it. Brush tops of rolls with 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Bake in preheated oven 22 - 25 minutes until edges are golden brown.  Serve warm drizzled with Cream Cheese frosting. Store in an airtight container and reheat in microwave if desired.

 

Directions For Cream Cheese Frosting

 

In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer set on medium speed, blend together cream cheese and butter until well combine and slightly fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. 

 

 

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Comments

[Traci]

Oh my goodness, these look absolutely incredible. There just aren't enough custard recipes anymore, so I love that you used a custard. YUM! Great pick.

[Sarah]

I know so many people (all Italian stepfamily) who would eat the entire batch of this in one sitting, washed down with more amaretto... (did I say that? ;-) )

[Liz]

What fantastic rolls! Each component sounds delicious alone...I can't even imagine how wonderful these taste!!!

[Cynthia L]

Love the combination of flavors you have in this recipe. The Amaretto addition sounds like a keeper!

[Jennifer]

Thanks Traci! I wasn't sure how the custard would turn out when baked inside the dough but it ended up being a fantastic idea according to everyone who has tasted them :)

[Jennifer]

Sarah LOL What every chef loves to hear! Fed them to some of my family tonight (not Italian)and they were a hit. We had coffee with them but I like your beverage suggestion better and don't worry, I won't tell anyone ;)

[Jennifer]

Thanks Liz! They are sinfully addictive:) It's interesting to watch people taste them as they take in all the flavors and the unexpected unique creamy texture.

[Jennifer]

Thanks Cynthia! Yes, Amaretto is an amazing pairing with peaches, vanilla, and cream cheese. Funny thing is, I don't like almond extract but I love baking and making cocktails with Amaretto, which has an almond flavor :)

[Sherry K - Jazzy Gourmet]

I think I'm in love! I'd say you met the Dessert Challenge very well this month!

[Jennifer]

Thanks Sherry :) It's always fun to bake along side other creative chefs!