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Pistachio Cinnamon Rolls with Pistachio Cream Cheese Icing are a gourmet twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, featuring a luscious pistachio filling and a creamy pistachio-infused icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these rolls are sure to impress.
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Pistachio Cinnamon Rolls

Pistachio Cinnamon Rolls with Pistachio Cream Cheese Icing are a gourmet twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, featuring a luscious pistachio filling and a creamy pistachio-infused icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these rolls are sure to impress.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cinnamon Rolls, Pistachio Cinnamon Rolls
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

Cinnamon rolls:

  • 32 gr 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 packet dry yeast
  • 340 ml 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 525 gr 3 cups plain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 60 rg 1/4 cup butter
  • 55 gr 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Pinch sea salt

Pistachio creme filling:

  • 80 gr 1/3 cup pistachio creme spread
  • Sprinkle cinnamon
  • Butter

Pistachio cream cheese icing:

  • 65 gr 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon butter
  • 113 gr scant 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract
  • 130 gr 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoon pistachio spread

Topping:

  • Pistachio creme spread
  • Pistachios

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the honey and milk, then microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until it’s warm (avoid getting it too hot or too cold).
  • Stir in the yeast and let it sit. In your mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Once the yeast mixture has risen and activated (about 5-10 minutes), pour it into the dry ingredients along with the melted butter.
  • Attach the kneading head to your mixer and knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it forms a smooth ball and no longer clings to the bowl’s sides.
  • Grease a large bowl, place the dough inside, then turn it over to coat it lightly with oil.
  • Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rise for 1-2 hours, or until it has risen and nearly doubled in size.
  • After the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to your countertop, then roll it out into a rectangle.
  • Spread a thin layer of butter over the dough with a spatula if desired, then drizzle the pistachio crème on top and spread it evenly.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon and chopped pistachios over the surface. Roll the dough up tightly like a log, and use a sharp knife to slice it into 10 pieces.
  • Line a baking dish and arrange the cinnamon rolls inside. Cover them and let rise for 20-30 minutes until they've puffed up.
  • While they rise, preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Once risen, place the cinnamon rolls in the oven to bake.
  • While the buns are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  • Bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden, then take them out of the oven. Once they've cooled a bit, spread the frosting on top. Drizzle with pistachio butter, sprinkle with pistachios, and enjoy!