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Irresistible Key Lime Pie Rolls: 12 Zesty Bites of Bliss

Key Lime Pie Rolls
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Zesty, creamy, and totally crave-worthy breakfast or dessert win!

Ingredients

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  • For the Dough (or use store-bought cinnamon roll dough):
    • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
    • 1 cup warm milk
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 1/3 cup melted butter
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 eggs
    • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • For the Filling:
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp cinnamon
    • 1/3 cup butter, softened
    • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • For the Key Lime Frosting:
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 1/4 cup butter, softened
    • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
    • Zest of 2 key limes
    • 3 tbsp key lime juice
  • For the Topping:
    • Extra graham cracker crumbs
    • Fresh lime slices
    • Extra lime zest (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make or Prep Your Dough: Mix yeast and warm milk, let sit 5 mins. Stir in sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Knead until soft and elastic. Rise 1 hour. Or grab pre-made dough for a quick baking shortcut.
  2. Spread the Filling Goodness: Roll dough into rectangle, spread with softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and graham crumbs. Roll and slice.
  3. Bake to Golden Perfection: Place rolls in greased pan, cover and rise 30 mins. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 mins until golden.
  4. Whip Up the Key Lime Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, lime zest and juice until smooth.
  5. Top, Garnish, Serve: Slather warm rolls in frosting, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs, add lime zest and slices.

Notes

  • Use store-bought dough for a quicker version.
  • Adjust lime zest and juice to taste.
  • Serve warm for best texture.

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