Description
Fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls baked with a touch of heavy cream for extra softness, and finished with a rich maple cream cheese frosting. Perfect for cozy mornings or holiday brunch.
Ingredients
Dough:
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp milk (warm, around 105°F)
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp salt
Filling:
- ¼ cup softened butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Topping Before Baking:
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Warm the milk to about 105°F. Stir in granulated sugar and yeast. Let it bloom for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Knead for 7–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30–45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough into a rectangle (about 12×14 inches). Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture and gently pat to adhere.
- Shape Rolls: Roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 9 equal rolls. Place in a greased 8×8 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 15–20 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour heavy cream evenly over the rolls. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly.
- Make Frosting: In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until fluffy. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
You can prep the rolls the night before and bake fresh in the morning. The heavy cream creates a gooey, moist texture. For a stronger maple flavor, use dark maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American