Chocolate Cherry Cinnamon Rolls

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Rich and decadent chocolate cherry cinnamon rolls! These super soft chocolate brioche rolls are filled with cherry, chocolate and cinnamon, topped with a chocolate ganache glaze and fresh cherries. The ultimate gooey, chocolatey brunch.

Prep Time

1 hr

Cook Time

30 mins

Additional Time

10 hrs

Servings: 9 rolls

Calories: 459 kcal

Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ingredients for Chocolate Brioche Dough

¼ cup milk or whole milk, warmed to 104°F (40C, full fat
2¼ teaspoon dry active yeast
2 tablespoon granulated sugar or caster sugar, superfine
3 egg large
¾ cup all-purpose flour or plain flour
1 cup bread flour
¼ cup cocoa powder dutch processed
½ cup butter softened at room temperature, unsalted

Ingredients for Filling

6 tablespoon butter softened at room temperature, unsalted
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup cherry jam store bought or make your own using my Small Batch Cherry Jam recipe
2 oz dark chocolate chips or solid chocolate, finely chopped

Ingredients for Topping

5 tablespoon heavy cream or double cream
1 teaspoon kirsch optional, cherry liqueur
2 oz dark chocolate chips or solid chocolate, finely chopped
9 Cherry fresh large cherries with their stems for decoration (optional

Instructions

Instructions for Chocolate Brioche Dough

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Begin by sprinkling the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar over the warm milk. Stir this and set aside for 10 minutes until foamy.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir together the flour, bread flour, cocoa powder, salt and remaining sugar.
When the yeast is ready add this to the flour mixture, immediately followed by 2 eggs and one egg white. Reserve the remaining egg yolk for an egg wash later.
Knead on a low setting until a dough forms and continue kneading for 15 minutes until it begins to pull itself away from the sides of the bowl (it will stay sticky, but should be slapping the sides and holding itself together).
Begin adding the butter bit by bit, while continuing to knead. Once the butter is fully incorporated, knead for 15 minutes until the dough has again come together and is starting to pull itself from the sides of the bowl.
Scrape the dough into a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to proof for 8 hours (overnight).

Instructions for Rolling and Cutting

Line an 8" square pan with parchment paper.
When the dough has finished its first proof, turn it out onto a floured work surface and roll it into a large rectangle, about 12" wide by 15" long.
Cream together the cinnamon and butter with a spatula to form a spreadable cinnamon butter. Spread this over the surface of your dough. Then spread the cherry jam and finally sprinkle the chocolate chips.
Roll the dough from the bottom to the top, forming a log.
Use flavorless dental floss or a thin kitchen twine to trim the uneven ends off the dough. Then divide into 9 rolls and place these in the lined baking pan. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and proof at room temperature for 2 hours, until doubled in size.

Instructions for Baking and Frosting

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175C/155C Fan) and make a quick egg wash using your reserved egg yolk and a splash of milk beaten together.
Brush the egg wash over your rolls and bake in the centre of the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until well risen.
While the rolls are baking, heat your cream with the kirsch (if using) in a small saucepan until simmering. Allow to simmer for 2 minutes and then pour over top of the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let this sit for 2 minutes before stirring smooth.
When the rolls are baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before drizzling with your ganache and adding some fresh cherries for decoration.

Nutrition Information

Calories 459kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 32mg (1%) Potassium 237mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 691IU (14%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459

% Daily Value*

Calories	459kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	52g	17%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	58mg	19%
Sodium	32mg	1%
Potassium	237mg	5%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	22g	44%
Vitamin A	691IU	14%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	81mg	8%
Iron	1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.