Ingredients
– 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
– 1 cup vanilla pastry cream (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Equipment Needed
– Sharp knife or bread knife
– Mixing bowl
– Whisk
– Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
– Piping bag or plastic zip-top bag
– Baking sheet
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin, use a sharp knife to carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, creating a pocket for the creamy filling. Be gentle here; we want to keep the rolls intact! Once all your rolls are prepared, it’s time to fill them with the luscious vanilla pastry cream. If you’re using a piping bag, fill it with the cream and pipe it generously into each roll, making sure they are well-stuffed and satisfyingly full. (See the next page below to continue steps…)