Description
Indulgent brown butter pumpkin cinnamon rolls blend autumn’s warmth with comforting spices in a delightful pastry. Sweet swirls of cinnamon and rich pumpkin create a sensational breakfast treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Caramelize butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Set aside to cool completely.
- Activate yeast by combining it with warm milk and a portion of sugar. Wait until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbling. Blend in remaining sugar, cooled brown butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, flour, and salt. Knead the dough for 6-7 minutes until elastic and smooth. Transfer to a greased bowl and let rise in a warm environment for 1-1.5 hours until volume doubles.
- Create filling by whisking brown sugar, pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice into a cohesive, spreadable mixture.
- Gently roll proofed dough into a rectangular shape approximately 20×10 inches. Spread softened butter evenly across surface, then distribute filling uniformly. Tightly roll the dough from the long edge, creating a compact log.
- Slice the rolled dough into 12 equal segments. Position rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, allowing slight spacing between each roll. Cover and let rise for additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Drizzle heavy cream over rolls just before baking. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and center rolls are cooked through.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until reaching desired consistency.
- Once rolls are slightly cooled, generously spread cream cheese frosting over warm surface. Serve immediately and enjoy the seasonal indulgence.
Notes
- Butter Browning Mastery Brown butter adds a nutty, caramel-like depth that elevates the entire roll’s flavor profile, transforming ordinary into extraordinary.
- Yeast Activation Secrets Ensure milk is warm (not hot) to prevent killing yeast, creating a perfectly risen, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum to maintain the rolls’ soft, tender structure.
- Make-Ahead Magic Prepare rolls the night before, refrigerate overnight, then let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking for maximum convenience and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg