Description
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate autumn indulgence, blending soft pumpkin brioche with a rich pumpkin brown sugar filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are enhanced by a luscious coffee maple cream cheese icing that takes them to the next level. Each bite offers a delightful combination of cozy spices and gooey sweetness, making them an impressive centerpiece for any fall gathering. With homemade goodness that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare, these rolls will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 425g can Pumpkin Puree
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 150g whole milk, lukewarm
- 4 Tbsp (50g) brown sugar
- 565g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 140g reduced pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 120g unsalted butter, at room temperature (for filling)
- 225g unsalted butter, at room temperature (for icing)
- 360g light or dark brown sugar
- 115g reduced pumpkin puree (for filling)
- 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 2 tsp ground cardamom (for filling)
- pinch of salt (for filling)
- 165g cream cheese, at room temperature (for icing)
- 275g powdered sugar, sifted (for icing)
- 75g maple syrup (for icing)
- 2 tsp espresso powder (for icing)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (for icing)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (for icing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla paste, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and half the flour. Gradually add remaining flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar, reduced pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, then roll tightly into a log; cut into equal pieces.
- Place in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- For icing, whip cream cheese with butter; gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, espresso powder, salt, and vanilla paste. Drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg