Irresistible Key Lime Pie Rolls in Just 8 Steps
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A quick zesty treat that’s crazy addictive and easy to love!
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp key lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lime zest (for topping)
- Extra crushed graham crackers & lime slices (for garnish)
- Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar for 5 mins. Mix in melted butter, egg, flour, and salt until a soft dough forms. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, then sprinkle brown sugar, lime zest, cinnamon, and crushed graham crackers. Roll up and slice.
- Arrange slices in a greased dish and bake at 350°F for 20–25 mins.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, lime juice, and vanilla until smooth. Spread frosting generously over warm rolls.
- Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, lime zest, and lime slices. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use store-bought cinnamon roll dough for a quicker version.
- Optional cinnamon adds warmth to the filling.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg