Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of small batch pistachio cream cinnamon rolls, featuring soft, pillowy dough filled with a vibrant green pistachio paste and topped with dreamy cream cheese frosting. These exquisite rolls are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat, making them a wonderful addition to any gathering. With their rich flavors and stunning presentation, they are sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at baking for the first time, this simple recipe will guide you through each step for a delicious result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 3/4 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 2 – 3 tbsp whole milk or plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp pistachio paste or finely ground pistachios
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Proof the yeast in warm milk with sugar for 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
- Combine flour, salt, egg, and yeast mixture in a stand mixer. Mix and gradually add softened butter until smooth.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until elastic. Let it rise in an oiled bowl until doubled (1–1.5 hours).
- Prepare the pistachio filling by processing pistachios into a paste with sugar, butter, cinnamon, cream, and vanilla.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly. Roll tightly and cut into six pieces.
- Place rolls cut-side up in a greased baking pan and let rise again (45–60 minutes).
- Bake at 350°F for 22–26 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in powdered sugar and milk to desired consistency.
- Frost warm rolls and top with chopped pistachios before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg