Description
Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls are a warm, fragrant embrace of autumn flavors. These soft, fluffy rolls swirl sweet pumpkin puree with aromatic chai spices, making them perfect for chilly mornings or cozy gatherings. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, each bite transports you to a fall wonderland, inviting memories of sweater weather and family traditions.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 2 tsp chai spice blend
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole milk (warmed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Stir in melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, and chai spice blend.
3. Gradually add flour until combined.
4. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl for about an hour.
5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, and sprinkle with brown sugar mixed with more chai spices.
6. Roll tightly and cut into slices.
7. Place in a greased baking dish; let rise while preheating oven to 350°F.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
9. For the glaze, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
To enhance the chai flavor, consider adding a touch of cardamom or freshly grated ginger to the filling. These rolls can be made the night before and baked in the morning for a fresh, warm breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg