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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Bakeanna

PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS

Indulge in the warmth of autumn withthe irresistible aroma of Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls filling your home. These rollsare a delightful blend of pumpkin spice goodness, complemented by a heavenlymaple cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect fall treat to elevate your cozymoments.
Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 ROLLS
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 1 egg yolk whisked
  • 70 g unsalted butter softened
  • 6 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
For the filling
  • 112 g unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream at room temperature
For the Glaze
  • 226 g cream cheese softened
  • 6 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • Walnuts or pecans for garnish

Method
 

For the Dough
  1. In a small bowl, add the dry yeast to the milk and 1/2 tbsp of sugar. Mix it well and leave it for 10 mins.
  2. In a large bowl, add all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, vanilla and spices) and whisk together.
  3. Add the eggs, butter, pumpkin purée and the yeast mixture and blend well till it has formed into a non-sticky dough so that you can form it into a ball.
  4. Leave the dough in an oiled bowl for 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
For the filling
  1. Add the butter, sugar, pumpkin spice, salt and heavy cream. Start blending them with an electric mixer very well until everything is incorporated.
  2. Roll your dough on a floured surface and start spreading your filling.
  3. Roll the dough and cut into pieces using a floss or a knife. (it will yield 12rolls).
  4. Place your rolls on a plate and pour the heavy cream in between them. Then leave them for 1 hour.
  5. After1 hour, bake them at 180 degrees for 25-30 mins.
For the Glaze
  1. In a bowl, add the cream cheese, maple syrup, powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice and mix using an electric mixer until incorporated.
  2. After letting the rolls cool, top your rolls with this glaze and some extra crushed walnuts.
  3. Enjoy while warm!