Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Delightful homemade pumpkin cinnamon rolls bursting with warm flavors, topped with luscious cream cheese icing. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 can (425g) Pumpkin Puree Use one 425g can of pumpkin puree
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 150 g whole milk, lukewarm
- 4 Tbsp (50g) brown sugar
- 565 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 120 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
For the Filling
- 225 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 360 g light or dark brown sugar
- 115 g reduced pumpkin puree Refer to the instructions for preparation
- 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 pinch salt
For the Icing
- 165 g cream cheese, at room temperature
- 75 g butter, at room temperature
- 275 g powdered sugar, sifted
- 75 g maple syrup
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by reducing pumpkin puree on the stove until it thickens.
- In a small bowl, mix lukewarm milk, brown sugar, and yeast; let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Add pumpkin puree, beaten eggs, vanilla paste, butter, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, then knead until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare filling by creaming together butter, brown sugar, reduced pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in another bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, and roll tightly into a log.
- Cut the log into equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Whip together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, espresso powder, kosher salt, and vanilla paste until smooth.
- Once cool, generously drizzle icing over the rolls.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Allow ample time for the dough to rise for fluffier rolls. Experiment with spices for additional flavor.