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Batch Pistachio Cream Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Delight in these batch-made Pistachio Cream Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a soft, yeast-risen dough filled with rich pistachio cream, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Topped with chopped pistachios and drenched in a luscious pistachio cream cheese icing, these rolls offer a perfect balance of nutty, sweet, and creamy flavors. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they deliver an indulgent Mediterranean-inspired twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 2½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup very soft salted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2½ cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)

Filling:

  • ½ cup pistachio cream/butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios

For Baking:

  • ⅓ cup heavy cream (for pouring over rolls)

Pistachio Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup pistachio cream/butter
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Pour warm milk into a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, then sprinkle active dry yeast on top. Stir gently and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dough: Add the egg, very soft salted butter, and remaining sugar to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until the dough is barely combined. Let it rest for 5 minutes to enable gluten development.
  3. Knead Dough: Knead the dough using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes, or by hand on a floured surface, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl. Cover it loosely and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
  5. Prepare Filling & Pan: While the dough rises, combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Grease a 10.5×7.5-inch baking pan or an 8-inch round pan with butter to prepare for baking.
  6. Shape Rolls: Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface and roll it into a 12×8-inch rectangle. Evenly spread pistachio cream over the dough, leaving a ¼-inch border. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture and chopped pistachios on top. Starting at the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into 6 even rolls using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.
  7. Second Rise: Place the rolls spaced out in the prepared pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow them to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat Oven & Pour Cream: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Warm the heavy cream slightly and pour it over the proofed rolls to add moisture and richness before baking.
  9. Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls for 23-30 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top.
  10. Prepare Icing: While the rolls cool for 10 minutes, beat together softened cream cheese, pistachio cream/butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  11. Ice & Serve: Generously spread the pistachio cream cheese icing over the warm (not hot) rolls. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to promote better dough texture and even mixing.
  • Proof the yeast properly; if it doesn’t foam, start over with fresh yeast to ensure a good rise.
  • The 5-minute rest after mixing flour aids gluten development for a tender but structured dough.
  • Use unflavored dental floss for clean, even cuts that don’t squash the rolls.
  • Pour warm heavy cream over the rolls before baking to enhance moisture and richness.
  • Apply icing while rolls are warm (not hot) for optimal texture and presentation.
  • Store icing separately from the rolls to maintain freshness longer.
  • These rolls freeze well for up to 3 months before icing; thaw before serving.

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