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Small Batch Pistachio Cream Cinnamon Rolls

Small Batch Pistachio Cream Cinnamon Rolls: A Nutty Twist on a Classic

  • Author: Jenna
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1.5 hours rising)
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 rolls 1x
  • Category: Desserts, Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Soft, homemade cinnamon rolls swirled with a luxurious sweet pistachio cream and cinnamon sugar. This small-batch recipe makes six perfect, gourmet treats.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 5 mins until frothy.
  3. Combine flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Add melted butter and egg yolk to yeast mix. Stir.
  5. Gradually add flour mix to wet ingredients to form a dough.
  6. Knead dough on floured surface for 8 mins until smooth.
  7. Place in greased bowl, cover, let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  8. Blend pistachios into a fine powder in a food processor.
  9. Mix pistachio powder with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  10. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread pistachio cream evenly.
  11. Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar over cream.
  12. Tightly roll dough from long end and slice into 6 pieces.
  13. Place in greased dish, cover, let rise 30 mins.
  14. Bake for 25 mins or until golden brown.

Notes

Rolls are best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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